bronchiolitis

Respiratory conditions: Facts about bronchiolitis

Bronchiolitis is a prevalent form of lower respiratory tract infection that affects infants and young children below 2 years old. Most cases are relatively mild and settle without requiring treatment in 2-3 weeks, but some with severe symptoms require hospitalization. The initial symptoms strikingly resemble the common cold such as cough and a runny nose. […]

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Bronchiolitis

Bronchiolitis involves inflammation of the bronchioles. It is usually triggered by the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) but other viruses might also be blamed. Most cases involve children ages 12 months and typically occur among infants aged 3-6 months. Those who are at high risk for developing serious illness with bronchiolitis include: Infants with heart conditions

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