Bronchiolitis - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
2024年5月4日 · Bronchiolitis happens when a virus infects the bronchioles, which are the smallest airways in the lungs. The infection makes the bronchioles swollen and irritated. Mucus collects in these airways, which makes it difficult for air to flow freely in and out of the lungs.
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.
Pediatric Bronchiolitis - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf
2023年6月26日 · Bronchiolitis is inflammation of the bronchioles usually caused by an acute viral illness. It is the most common lower respiratory tract infection in children younger than 2 years of age.
Bronchiolitis - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic
2024年5月4日 · Viral testing. A sample of mucus from your child's nose can be used to test for the virus causing bronchiolitis. This is done using a swab that's gently inserted into the nose.
Bronchiolitis - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf
2023年6月26日 · Bronchiolitis is a common lung infection in young individuals. The viral infection involves the lower respiratory tract and can present with signs of mild to moderate respiratory distress. The most common cause is the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).
Bronchiolitis: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatments - Healthline
2022年1月6日 · Bronchiolitis is a viral lung infection that causes inflammation in the smallest air passages in your lungs called bronchioles. Although it’s generally a childhood condition,...
Patient education: Bronchiolitis and RSV in infants and ... - UpToDate
2023年11月3日 · Viruses that cause bronchiolitis – Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is the most common cause of bronchiolitis. However, many other viruses that cause colds in older children and adults can cause bronchiolitis in infants.
Viral bronchiolitis - PubMed
2017年1月14日 · Viral bronchiolitis is a common clinical syndrome affecting infants and young children. Concern about its associated morbidity and cost has led to a large body of research that has been summarised in systematic reviews and integrated into clinical practice guidelines in several countries.
Bronchiolitis - Bronchiolitis - Merck Manual Professional Edition
Bronchiolitis is an acute viral infection of the lower respiratory tract affecting infants < 24 months. It is characterized by respiratory distress, wheezing, and/or crackles. Diagnosis is suspected by history, including presentation during a known epidemic; the primary cause, respiratory syncytial virus, can be identified with a rapid assay.
Bronchiolitis - NHS
Bronchiolitis is caused by a viral infection, usually respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). RSV is very common and spreads easily in coughs and sneezes. Almost all children get it at least once before they're 2 years old.