Bronchiolitis - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
2024年5月4日 · 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: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment - WebMD
2023年4月11日 · 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 - 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 - 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 - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic
2024年5月4日 · Bronchiolitis usually lasts for 1 to 2 weeks but symptoms occasionally last longer. Most children with bronchiolitis can be cared for at home with comfort measures. It's important to be alert for problems with breathing that are getting worse.
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,...
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.
Learn About Bronchiolitis - American Lung Association
2024年10月29日 · Bronchiolitis develops when an infection causes the very small airways in the lungs (the bronchioles) to become swollen and filled with mucus. This makes it hard to get air into the lungs, which may result in shortness of breath and coughing.
Bronchiolitis - NHS
Bronchiolitis is a common chest infection that affects babies and children under 2. It's usually mild and can be treated at home, but it can be serious. Bronchiolitis is different from bronchitis, which causes a cough with lots of mucus and can affect people of all ages.