Bronchiolitis Guide
- Summary
- Definition
- Symptoms
- Causes
- Treatment
- When to Contact a Medical Professional
- Possible Complications
- Outlook (Prognosis)
- Prevention
- Exams and Tests
Definition
Bronchiolitis is an inflammation of the small passages in the lungs (bronchioles), usually caused by a viral infection.
Symptoms
Some children have infections with few or minor symptoms. Bronchiolitis begins as a mild upper respiratory infection that, over a period of 2 - 3 days, can develop into increasing respiratory distress with wheezing and a "tight," wheezy cough. The infant's breathing rate may increase a lot ( tachypnea ), and the infant may become irritable or anxious-looking. If the disease is severe enough, the infant may turn bluish (cyanotic), which is an emergency.
Keep reading...
Encyclopedia: Bronchiolitis
Bronchiolitis is inflammation of the bronchioles, the smallest air passages of the lungs. The term usually refers to acute viral bronchiolitis, a common disease in infancy. This is most commonly caused by respiratory syncytial virus . Other viruses which may cause this illness include metapneumovirus, influenza, parainfluenza, coronavirus, adenovirus, and rhinovirus. The American Academy of Pediatrics has published a clinical practice guideline for the,including a review of the evidence and...
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Bronchiolitis
Kids who have had bronchiolitis may be more likely to develop asthma later in life, ... Bronchiolitis is usually caused by a viral infection, most commonly ...
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Bronchiolitis - MayoClinic.com
Bronchiolitis Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, causes, treatment, prevention of this childhood lung infection.
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Bronchiolitis - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The term usually refers to acute viral bronchiolitis, a common disease in infancy. This is most commonly caused by respiratory syncytial virus (RSV, ...
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eMedicine - Bronchiolitis : Article by Lucian Kenneth DeNicola
Bronchiolitis is an acute, infectious, inflammatory disease of the upper and lower respiratory tract that may result in.
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eMedicine - Pediatrics, Bronchiolitis : Article by Mark Louden
Bronchiolitis is an acute infectious disease of the lower respiratory tract that occurs primarily in young infants, most.
Guide Note
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[Respiratory infection] Management of acute bronchiolitis: can evidence based guidelines...
Background: Acute bronchiolitis is the most common lower respiratory tract infection in infants and there is no evidence that drug treatment alters its natural course. Despite this, most Swiss paediatricians reported in 2001 prescribing bronchodilators...
Nov 19, 2008
Question and Answer
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Asked by Toothie - 6 months ago
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