Cochrane Database Syst Rev June 2014 PMID 24937099

Bronchodilators for bronchiolitis.

Anne M Gadomski, Melissa B Scribani

Mentions

54
Peak: 7 in Aug 2021
across 5 sources since Jan 2019

Extended reach

53,205
potential audience

Total likes

45

Video views

23

Mentions per month

Jan 2019 – May 2024

Where it's discussed

  • News23 articles
  • X / Twitter17 posts
  • Facebook9 posts
  • Blogs4 articles
  • YouTube1 videos

AI synopsis

What people are saying

The overall sentiment reflects consensus around the evidence-based stance that bronchodilators do not improve meaningful outcomes in bronchiolitis, with posts citing specific research such as the Cochrane review and clinical experiences that emphasize the gap between evidence and practice. The tone is analytical and practical, illustrating both scientific validation and real-world implications for pediatric care.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions agree that bronchodilators lack evidence of benefit and are not recommended by current guidelines.

InterestModerate interest

Participants show moderate interest, referencing specific studies and clinical practices, indicating engagement with the topic.

EngagementModerate engagement

Posts involve sharing research references and clinical experiences, demonstrating a genuine engagement beyond surface-level discussion.

ImpactModerate impact

The discussions highlight ongoing challenges in changing clinical practice, implying some influence of the publication on clinical decision-making.

Abstract in brief

  • Bronchodilators do not significantly improve oxygen saturation, reduce hospitalization rates, or shorten hospital stays in infants with bronchiolitis, whether treated as outpatients or inpatients.
  • The analyzed trials showed minimal to no benefit in clinical scores, with slight improvements in outpatient clinical scores that may not be clinically meaningful.
  • Overall, the evidence suggests that bronchodilators are not effective for treating bronchiolitis in infants and may not significantly impact key clinical outcomes.

Top posts

Most liked on X and Bluesky
RJ MacDonald MD
@Kidsdoc1Rick · X

It’s difficult to educate others when the local paeds ER is prescribing bronchodilators for bronchiolitis for 6 month olds. https://t.co/cNGlmfwOD3

Sep 16, 2019 · 24 likes · 2 shares · 10,305 followers View post →
Chris Carroll MD
@ChrisCarrollMD · X

@Dr_ScottK @DocEMurray @BetaMomma @DeannaMarie208 @DrCJohns @MrsDrMonty @sgdambrauskas @SapnaKmd And it won't change their clinical course... https://t.co/GPqFYwsnd4

Dec 4, 2019 · 6 likes · 20,159 followers View post →
Clay Smith
@spoonfedEM · X

Should We Use Bronchodilators for Bronchiolitis? https://t.co/RW2lRqdSgD #FOAMed

Aug 23, 2021 · 5 likes · 1 share · 2,640 followers View post →
Ben Symon
@symon_ben · X

@paedsem @gracie_leo Predict and the predict reference list seem a good place to start. For more Ventolin specific stuff : Gadomski AM, Scribani MB. Bronchodilators for bronchiolitis. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2014;6:CD001266

Sep 12, 2019 · 4 likes · 2,417 followers View post →
GOGOnephrine
@jgollw · X

https://t.co/1nDEjfewVB #FOAMed #FOAMped #FOAMems

Aug 23, 2021 · 3 likes · 2 shares · 1,974 followers View post →
The Education Hub
@RCH_EduHub · X

Bronchodilators for bronchiolitis? Choose wisely - there is no evidence that even a transient benefit will lead to improved outcomes #medtwitter #choosingwisely https://t.co/aqGb42281m

Oct 28, 2019 · 2 likes · 346 followers View post →

All mentions

Hans Collin
@HansCollin2 · X

6/7) Entonces, la bronquiolitis es una enfermedad heterogénea y, en consecuencia, su tratamiento debería ser variable. Pero la dogmática “medicina basada en evidencia” señala que los broncodilatadores no tienen un sitio en el tratamiento. https://t.co/H89AzM8vaL https://t.co/zjvKLVChJw

Oct 27, 2022 · 2,062 followers View post →
Gustavo Flores
@gflores911 · X

Should We Use Bronchodilators for Bronchiolitis? https://t.co/pHNNBHkanl

Aug 27, 2021 · 3,918 followers View post →
emergency medicine israel
@MedicineIsrael · X

Should We Use Bronchodilators for Bronchiolitis? https://t.co/apKNcz05tP

Aug 23, 2021 · 18 followers View post →
muistakim
@muistakim · X

RT @spoonfedEM: Should We Use Bronchodilators for Bronchiolitis? https://t.co/RW2lRqdSgD #FOAMed

Aug 23, 2021 · 1 share · 89 followers View post →
Bruno von den Wuschels
@bruno_wuschel · X

RT @jgollw: https://t.co/1nDEjfewVB #FOAMed #FOAMped #FOAMems

Aug 23, 2021 · 2 shares · 339 followers View post →
Frank von der Heyde
@mobbi08 · X

RT @jgollw: https://t.co/1nDEjfewVB #FOAMed #FOAMped #FOAMems

Aug 23, 2021 · 2 shares · 212 followers View post →
GOGOnephrine
@jgollw · X

https://t.co/1nDEjfewVB #FOAMed #FOAMped #FOAMems

Aug 23, 2021 · 3 likes · 2 shares · 1,974 followers View post →
Clay Smith
@spoonfedEM · X

Should We Use Bronchodilators for Bronchiolitis? https://t.co/RW2lRqdSgD #FOAMed

Aug 23, 2021 · 5 likes · 1 share · 2,640 followers View post →
Chris Carroll MD
@ChrisCarrollMD · X

@Dr_ScottK @DocEMurray @BetaMomma @DeannaMarie208 @DrCJohns @MrsDrMonty @sgdambrauskas @SapnaKmd And it won't change their clinical course... https://t.co/GPqFYwsnd4

Dec 4, 2019 · 6 likes · 20,159 followers View post →
Marrah Lachowicz-Scroggins
@LachowiczMarrah · X

Maybe this is an #implementation issue? A flag for something that seems to be a barrier in practice? Here’s a start for clinicians Gadomski AM, Scribani MB. Bronchodilators for bronchiolitis. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2014;(6):CD001266. 2/2

Nov 7, 2019 · 1,275 followers View post →
The Education Hub
@RCH_EduHub · X

Bronchodilators for bronchiolitis? Choose wisely - there is no evidence that even a transient benefit will lead to improved outcomes #medtwitter #choosingwisely https://t.co/aqGb42281m

Oct 28, 2019 · 2 likes · 346 followers View post →
Deborah
@obsessivelyMe · X

RT @Kidsdoc1Rick: It’s difficult to educate others when the local paeds ER is prescribing bronchodilators for bronchiolitis for 6 month old…

Sep 17, 2019 · 2 shares · 3,787 followers View post →
rnsian8
@rnsian8 · X

RT @Kidsdoc1Rick: It’s difficult to educate others when the local paeds ER is prescribing bronchodilators for bronchiolitis for 6 month old…

Sep 17, 2019 · 2 shares · 1,664 followers View post →
RJ MacDonald MD
@Kidsdoc1Rick · X

It’s difficult to educate others when the local paeds ER is prescribing bronchodilators for bronchiolitis for 6 month olds. https://t.co/cNGlmfwOD3

Sep 16, 2019 · 24 likes · 2 shares · 10,305 followers View post →
Ben Symon
@symon_ben · X

@paedsem @gracie_leo Predict and the predict reference list seem a good place to start. For more Ventolin specific stuff : Gadomski AM, Scribani MB. Bronchodilators for bronchiolitis. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2014;6:CD001266

Sep 12, 2019 · 4 likes · 2,417 followers View post →
Koray Taşcılar
@KorayTascilar · X

@JLRohmann @kaz_yos Bronchodilators for bronchiolitis in children.

Jul 30, 2019 · 1 like · 1,040 followers View post →
Simon Drysdale
@sbdrysdale · X

@1689Ranger @XianJaneway This is why they didn't give albuterol: "Bronchodilators such as albuterol do not improve oxygen saturation, reduce hospital admission after outpatient treatment, shorten the duration of hospitalization or reduce the time to resolution of illness at home" https://t.co/pUGE6CTTHe

Jan 10, 2019 · 910 followers View post →