infection

Bronchiolitis

is of the small also known as the in the lungs. Acute bronchiolitis is caused by a viral , usually affecting children younger than two years of age. Symptoms may include fever, cough, runny nose or , and . More severe cases may be associated with nasal flaring, grunting, or distress. If the child has not been able to feed properly due to the illness, signs of may be present.

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Symptoms — what it feels like

·Fever, cough, runny nose, , breathing problems

Causes — why it happens

·Viral disease ( syncytial virus, human rhinovirus)

How it's found

·Based on symptoms

Treatment

· treatment (oxygen, support with feeding, fluids)

Complications

·Shortness of breath,

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