
Bronchiolitis - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
May 4, 2024 · Bronchiolitis is a common lung infection in young children and infants. It causes swelling and irritation and a buildup of mucus in the small airways of the lung.
Bronchiolitis Causes & Symptoms - Cleveland Clinic
Bronchiolitis is a viral infection that targets the small airways of a child’s lungs. It causes wheezing, coughing and a slight fever. It’s most common during colder months. Contact your child’s healthcare …
Bronchiolitis: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment - WebMD
Apr 29, 2025 · Bronchiolitis, a lung infection, is a common illness among infants that causes difficulties breathing. Most cases are mild and can be treated at home.
Bronchiolitis - Johns Hopkins Medicine
Bronchiolitis is an inflammation of the bronchioles (small passages in the lungs) usually caused by a viral infection. The disease usually affects children under the age of 2, with a peak age of 3 to 6 …
Bronchiolitis - Wikipedia
Bronchiolitis is inflammation of the small airways also known as the bronchioles in the lungs. Acute bronchiolitis is caused by a viral infection, usually affecting children younger than two years of age. [5]
Bronchiolitis Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment - American Lung Association
The symptoms of bronchiolitis are similar to those of a common cold but may worsen with time. Though diagnosis can be tricky, certain signs can warn you that your child needs to see a doctor.
Bronchiolitis and Lower Respiratory Infections in Children
Bronchiolitis is an infection of the lower respiratory tract that usually affects infants. There is swelling in the smaller airways or bronchioles of the lung, which causes obstruction of air in the smaller airways.
Bronchiolitis Symptoms, Treatments, RSV, vs. Bronchitis
Oct 30, 2024 · Bronchiolitis is a viral infection of the bronchioles in the lung that usually affects infants and children under the age of two. In infants, RSV is the most common cause of bronchiolitis …
Bronchiolitis - Boston Children's Hospital
What is bronchiolitis? Bronchiolitis is an infection of the lower respiratory tract that usually affects infants. There is swelling in the bronchioles (smaller airways) of the lung, which causes an obstructed airflow. …
Bronchiolitis (Nursing) - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf
Bronchiolitis is a mild, self-limited infection in the majority of children but may sometimes progress to respiratory failure in infants. Bronchiolitis is managed supportively with hydration and oxygen. No …