What is bronchiolitis?

Infant infection: Bronchiolitis is a condition of the lungs in infants. It is caused by a viral illness, RSV as an example, that causes inflammation (swelling) in the lung tissues. A baby often has a runny nose and cough, with a faster breathing rate. Time is usually the cure but some episodes can worsen, requiring medication and occasional hospitalization.

A viral respiratory : A viral respiratory infection in the lungs (not pneumonia) of an infant or young child. Treatment is supportive. Suction the mucus.

Lung viral infection: Bronchiolitis is an inflammation of the small airways (bronchioles), usually caused by a viral infection which causes disease in infants mainly and is characterised by: ◦low grade fever up to 38.5°C ◦nasal discharge ◦cough •75% of cases are caused by respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) Because this is a viral infection, patient does not require antibiotics but may require oxygen therapy if severe