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The doctor said my 4-month-old has bronchiolitis. how is this treated?
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Bronchiolitis is a: viral disease caused by respiratory syncytial virus.This virus causes cold symptoms in older children/adults and wheezing and sometimes difficulty breathing in babies.Most of the treatment is making sure he/she is drinking plenty of fluids and observing for respiratory distress, in which case a visit to the hospital may be necessary. If he/she is wheezing,a nebulization treatment may be done.
Answered 3/4/2015
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Most stay home: Most can stay at home. In more severe cases oxygen and IV fluids may be required in hospital. Antibiotics are not required as viral illness. In infants reasons for hospital may include: •poor feeding •lethargy •respiratory rate above 70 breaths/minute •presence of nasal flare and/or grunting •severe chest wall recession •cyanosis (blue lips/tongue) •dehydration
Answered 8/9/2016
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