infectious airway condition
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Diagnosis of Bronchiolitis
Bronchiolitis is usually diagnosed by combining the child’s age, the pattern of symptoms, and a targeted physical examination rather than by relying on one definitive test. It is an inflammatory illness of the small airways, or bronchioles, most often caused by…
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What is Bronchiolitis
Bronchiolitis is an inflammatory condition of the smallest airways in the lungs, called bronchioles. It is defined by swelling of the bronchiolar lining, increased mucus production, and narrowing of these tiny passages, which makes it harder for air to move in…
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Symptoms of Bronchiolitis
What are the symptoms of bronchiolitis? The condition typically causes a runny nose, congestion, cough, wheezing, and breathing that becomes faster or more effortful. In many cases, feeding becomes difficult and the person may seem unusually tired or irritable. These symptoms…
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Causes of Bronchiolitis
Bronchiolitis is caused primarily by infection and inflammation of the smallest airways in the lungs, called the bronchioles. In most cases, the trigger is a viral infection, with respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) being the most common cause in infants and young…
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Treatment for Bronchiolitis
What treatments are used for bronchiolitis? In most cases, treatment is primarily supportive, because bronchiolitis is usually caused by a viral infection and there is no routine medication that directly eliminates the virus or reverses the airway inflammation immediately. Management focuses…
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Prevention of Bronchiolitis
Bronchiolitis is an inflammatory illness of the small airways, or bronchioles, most often caused by viral infection in infants and young children. In practical terms, it is not a condition that can always be completely prevented, because the viruses that cause…
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FAQ about Bronchiolitis
Bronchiolitis is a common respiratory illness that mainly affects infants and young children. It can cause concern because breathing can become noisy or difficult quite quickly, especially in babies under two years old. This FAQ explains what bronchiolitis is, what causes…