
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: 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 Causes & Symptoms - Cleveland Clinic
2023年10月2日 · 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 - 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 | 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.
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: 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 - American Lung Association
Bronchiolitis develops when small airways in the lungs become injured or inflamed. The easy passage of air is blocked, which may cause shortness of breath and cough. It's most often caused by viral infections and is common among young children. What is bronchiolitis and is it serious?
Pediatric Bronchiolitis - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf
2025年1月12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.