Bronchiolitis - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic 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 These small airways are called bronchioles
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 provider or emergency services if your child has trouble breathing
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] Symptoms may include fever, cough, runny nose or rhinorrhea, and wheezing [1]
Bronchiolitis - Johns Hopkins Medicine What is Bronchiolitis? 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 months, and is a common, sometimes severe illness
Pediatric Bronchiolitis - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf Pediatric bronchiolitis is a lower respiratory tract infection primarily caused by viral pathogens This condition is among the most common illnesses in children aged 2 or younger and the leading cause of hospitalization in this age group
Bronchiolitis Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment Runny nose, fever, stuffy nose, loss of appetite and cough are the first signs of the infection Symptoms may worsen after a few days and may include wheezing, shortness of breath, and worsening of the cough Young children who get very sick may have trouble breathing and trouble swallowing
Bronchiolitis and Lower Respiratory Infections in Children Bronchiolitis is an infection of the airways that supply air to the lungs It usually affects infants and children younger than age 2 Bronchiolitis develops when a virus in the nose and throat gets into the lungs
Bronchiolitis Symptoms, Treatments, RSV, vs. Bronchitis - MedicineNet 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 (inflammation of the bronchial tubes) and pneumonia (infection of the lung tissue)