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Bronchiolitis

Health Encyclopedia: Bronchiolitis Causes

Definition

Bronchiolitis is an inflammation of the bronchioles (small passages in the lungs) usually caused by a viral infection.

Causes, incidence, and risk factors

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. Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is one common cause. Other viruses that can cause bronchiolitis include: parainfluenza, influenza, and adenovirus.

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Expert & Community Posts

Children's Birth Date Can Increase Their Risk for Asthma

By Fred Little , Health Expert

...winter virus season had any relationship to developing bronchiolitis (an infection of the... Read more »

Microwave Popcorn and Decreased Lung Function

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...less fun are two recent stories about diacetyl and bronchiolitis obliterans. Never heard of... Read more »

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Health Guide

Bronchiolitis Prevention for Asthmatics

Prevention Most cases of bronchiolitis are not readily preventable because the viruses that cause the disorder are common in the environment. Careful attention to hand washing, especially... Read more »

Asthma-Related Bronchiolitis Symptoms

Cough, wheezing, shortness of breath, or difficulty breathing Rapid breathing (tachypnea) Intercostal retractions Nasal flaring in infants Fever... Read more »

Treatment of Bronchiolitis In Asthmatics

...between RSV infection and later development of asthma is still not understood, but children who have had bronchiolitis seem to be more likely to develop asthma than those who have not. ... Read more »

Treatment for Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)

...mild. There is evidence suggesting an increased incidence of asthma in children who have developed RSV bronchiolitis. It is unknown whether the factors that predispose the child to asthma also... Read more »

Parainfluenza

...and mild cough are common. Life-threatening respiratory symptoms can be seen in young infants with bronchiolitis. For detailed symptoms see the specific disease. runny nose congestion ... Read more »

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Asthmatic bronchiole and normal bronchiole

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