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Bronchiolitis is an inflammation of the bronchioles (small passages in the lungs) usually caused by a viral infection. |
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Symptoms
Some children have infections with few or minor symptoms. Bronchiolitis begins as a mild upper respiratory infection ...
Causes
Bronchiolitis usually affects children under the age of 2, with a peak age of 3 to 6 months. It is a common, sometime...
Tests
Signs include: Decreased blood oxygen; Wheezing and crackling sounds heard through stethoscope exam of chest. Tests i...
Treatments
Sometimes, no treatment is necessary. Supportive therapy can include: Chest clapping; Clear fluids; Humidified air; O...
Complications
Airways disease, including asthma, later in life; Respiratory failure; Secondary infection, such as pneumonia.
Prevention
Most cases of bronchiolitis are not easily preventable because the viruses that cause the disorder are common in the ...
Doctor Specialties
Call your health care provider immediately, or go to the emergency room if the child with bronchiolitis: Becomes leth...
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