Bronchiolitis

Bronchiolitis is a lower respiratory viral infection,which typically is most severe in young infants.Bronchiolitis occurs in annual epidemics,and is characterized by airways obstruction and wheezing.Respiratory syncytial virus is the most important cause.At bronchiolitis secondary bacterial infection may occur and is common in some settings.The management of bronchiolitis associated with fast breathing or other signs of respiratory distress is therefore similar to that pneumonia.Episodes of wheeze may occur for months after an attack of bronchiolitis,but eventually will stop.(WHO)

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