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BronchiolitisBBronchiolitisBronchiolitisEnglishRespiratoryChild (0-12 years);Teen (13-18 years)LungsLungsConditions and diseasesCaregivers Adult (19+)Cough;Fever;Runny nose2023-10-07T04:00:00Z6.7000000000000070.30000000000001382.00000000000Health (A-Z) - ConditionsHealth A-Z<p>Bronchiolitis is an infection of the lungs caused by a virus that most children will get by the time they are two. Usually, it is not a serious illness and goes away within seven to 10 days. Cough associated with bronchiolitis can last for a few weeks.</p><h2>What is bronchiolitis?</h2><p>Bronchiolitis is a common infection of the lungs caused by a virus. The infection makes the tiny airways in the lungs swell. These small airways are called <a href="https://pie.med.utoronto.ca/htbw/module.html?module=lung-child">bronchioles</a>. The swelling makes the airways narrower, which makes it harder for your child to breathe.</p> <figure class="asset-c-100"> <span class="asset-image-title">Respiratory system</span><img src="https://assets.aboutkidshealth.ca/akhassets/Respiratory_system_MED_ILL_EN.jpg" alt="Location of the lungs, trachea, bronchus, bronchioles and diaphragm in a boy, with close-up on bronchioles and alveoli" /> </figure> <p>Most cases of bronchiolitis are caused by a virus called <a href="/Article?contentid=764&language=English">respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)</a>, although many other viruses can cause it too. Most children will get RSV by the time they are two years old. The infection is most common from November to April, during the RSV season.</p><h2>Key points</h2><ul><li>Bronchiolitis is a common viral infection of the lungs.</li><li>Children with bronchiolitis may have trouble breathing.</li><li>If your child has trouble breathing, has become dehydrated or seems very sick, take your child to the nearest hospital.</li><li>Good hand washing will reduce the spread of infection.</li></ul><h2>Signs and symptoms of bronchiolitis</h2><p>At first, your child may have a fever, runny nose or <a href="/Article?contentid=774&language=English">cough</a>. Your child will probably cough a lot.</p><h3>Other signs can include:</h3><ul><li>fast, shallow breathing</li><li>high-pitched breathing sounds (wheezing)</li><li>the skin sucking in (indrawing) in the chest below the rib cage, above the collarbone, between the ribs or in the neck; these are called retractions</li><li>flaring of the nostrils</li><li>increased irritability, crankiness or tiredness</li><li>eating or drinking less</li><li>trouble sleeping</li></ul><p>At first, your child's cough will probably be dry, short, shallow and weak. After several days, your child may start to bring up a lot of mucus when coughing.<br></p><p>Most children with bronchiolitis are only mildly ill with coughing or wheezing. They do not need any special medical treatment. Bronchiolitis usually lasts about seven to 10 days. In some cases, children can have a cough or mild wheeze that lasts for weeks, even after the virus is gone.</p><h2>Bronchiolitis can be more severe in some children</h2><h3>Bronchiolitis can be more severe if:</h3><ul><li>your baby is younger than three months old</li><li>your child lives in a household with smokers</li><li>your child has <a href="/Article?contentid=1470&language=English">asthma</a> or other chronic lung problems</li><li>your child was born prematurely (35 weeks gestation or less)</li><li>your child has certain types of <a href="/Article?contentid=1576&language=English">congenital heart disease</a></li><li>your child has immune system problems</li></ul><p>In severe cases, a child with bronchiolitis may need to go to the hospital.</p><h2>Treating bronchiolitis at home</h2><p>Most cases of bronchiolitis can be managed at home. Treatment for bronchiolitis usually involves managing the symptoms of the condition.</p><ul><li>Place your child in a partly sitting or upright position. This makes breathing easier. </li><li>Babies should keep breastfeeding or drinking formula as usual.</li><li>If your baby's nose is congested, saline nose drops may help to clear it. This can help your baby feed more easily. </li><li>If your baby is not feeding well, try giving smaller feedings more often. This will help your baby get enough food and liquids.</li><li>Encourage your older child to drink, especially clear fluids such as water or apple juice mixed with water. If your child does not want to drink, try to offer fluids in small amounts more often than usual. </li><li>Do not expose your child to tobacco smoke. </li><li>If your child is allergic to pets or substances in the air, keep them away. These substances irritate the lungs and may make the bronchiolitis worse. </li><li>Do not give cough medicines to children younger than six years old.</li><li>Watch your child for signs of <a href="/Article?contentid=776&language=English">dehydration</a>, such as dry or sunken eyes, dry sticky mouth or less urine than usual.</li></ul><div class="asset-video"> <iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ESvlOfNkjaA?si=qkOVLD-Wef0TvmGA"></iframe>  </div><h2>Treatment in hospital for bronchiolitis</h2><p>In more severe cases of bronchiolitis, your child may need to be treated in hospital. At the hospital, your child is in a new place that may be a little scary. You can help comfort and calm your child with loving care.</p><p>Here is what you can expect while at the hospital.</p><ul><li>Doctors, nurses and other health-care professionals will listen often to your child's chest with a stethoscope. The sounds they hear tell them if your child is breathing well enough.</li><li>Your child will be placed in a partly sitting or upright position to make breathing easier.</li><li>A member of the health-care team may gently suction your child's nostrils.</li><li>Your child may need to breathe extra oxygen. This helps make sure enough oxygen gets into your child's blood.</li><li>If your child is very unwell, their doctor may ask for blood tests or a <a href="/article?contentid=1647&language=English">chest X-ray</a> to be done, or for a tube to be inserted in a vein (intravenous line) or from the nose to the stomach (<a href="/Article?contentid=984&language=English">NG tube</a>). Most children do not need these.</li></ul><p>Your child does not need medicines such as antibiotics or antivirals. These medicines will not help. Medicines to treat wheezing usually do not help either. Steroids usually do not help except for in certain situations.</p><h2>Children who have trouble breathing must go to the hospital</h2><h3>Take your child to the nearest emergency department if you notice any of the following signs:</h3><ul><li>Your child is breathing very fast.</li><li>Your child is having trouble breathing. Look for retractions of the chest or neck, and flaring of the nostrils. These signs are more serious if your child is also wheezing.</li><li>Your child's skin looks blue or paler than usual.</li><li>Your child is not feeding or drinking enough and has become dehydrated. This means your child's body does not have enough fluid to work properly. This can happen when your child is not drinking enough. Your child may be dehydrated if their eyes appear to be dry or sunken or if they are urinating (peeing) less than usual.</li><li>Your child is much more lethargic, or sleepy than usual, and does not want to play.</li><li>Your child is very cranky or fussy and cannot be comforted.</li><li>Your young baby is not able to feed or drink.</li></ul><p>Watch this video for more information on spotting signs of breathing trouble in your child.</p><div class="asset-video"> <iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/NPQJRr7R1SU?si=9g5BB5L7TqT6r7fg"></iframe> <br></div><p>Your child may show physical changes when their condition is serious or when their condition gets worse. Parents and caregivers can learn how to <a href="https://www.healthcareexcellence.ca/media/s3bbk5nv/20221216_signsmaterialsqr_en.pdf">spot these signs</a> in order to seek help from a health-care provider.</p>
التهاب القصيباتاالتهاب القصيباتBronchiolitisArabicRespiratoryChild (0-12 years);Teen (13-18 years)LungsLungsConditions and diseasesCaregivers Adult (19+)Cough;Fever;Runny nose2009-09-29T04:00:00Z6.0000000000000072.0000000000000969.000000000000Flat ContentHealth A-Z<p>التهاب الجهاز التنفسي: التهاب القصيبات هو التهاب الرئتين يصاب به معظم الاطفال بحلول السنة الثانية من عمرهم. احصل على معلومات عن مرض الجهاز النفسي هذا.</p>
毛细支气管炎毛细支气管炎BronchiolitisChineseSimplifiedRespiratoryChild (0-12 years);Teen (13-18 years)LungsLungsConditions and diseasesCaregivers Adult (19+)Cough;Fever;Runny nose2019-01-25T05:00:00Z72.00000000000006.00000000000000969.000000000000Flat ContentHealth A-Z<p>毛细支气管炎是由病毒引起的一种肺部感染,大多数儿童在两岁前都会感染。病情通常并不严重,7至10天内就会好转。由毛细支气管炎引起的咳嗽症状可持续数周。</p>
毛細支氣管炎毛細支氣管炎BronchiolitisChineseTraditionalRespiratoryChild (0-12 years);Teen (13-18 years)LungsLungsConditions and diseasesCaregivers Adult (19+)Cough;Fever;Runny nose2019-01-25T05:00:00Z72.00000000000006.00000000000000969.000000000000Flat ContentHealth A-Z<p>毛細支氣管炎是由病毒引起的一種肺部感染,大多數兒童在兩歲前都會感染。病情通常並不嚴重,7至10天內就會好轉。由毛細支氣管炎引起的咳嗽症狀可持續數週。</p>
BronchioliteBBronchioliteBronchiolitisFrenchInfectious DiseasesChild (0-12 years);Teen (13-18 years)LungsImmune systemConditions and diseasesCaregivers Adult (19+)Cough;Fever;Runny nose2019-01-25T05:00:00Z6.0000000000000072.0000000000000969.000000000000Health (A-Z) - ConditionsHealth A-Z<p>La bronchiolite est une infection des poumons causée par un virus que la plupart des enfants contractent à l’âge de deux ans environ. Il ne s’agit habituellement pas d’une maladie grave et elle disparaît d’elle-même en sept à dix jours. <br></p><h2>Qu'est-ce la bronchiolite?</h2><p>La bronchiolite est une infection courante des poumons qui est causée par un virus. L'infection provoque l’inflammation (gonflement) des minuscules voies respiratoires des poumons appelées <a href="https://pie.med.utoronto.ca/htbw/module.html?module=lung-child">bronchioles</a>. Puisque l’inflammation rétrécit les voies respiratoires, les enfants atteints de bronchiolite ont de la difficulté à respirer.<br></p> <figure class="asset-c-100"> <span class="asset-image-title">Système respiratoire</span><img src="https://assets.aboutkidshealth.ca/akhassets/Respiratory_system_MED_ILL_FR.jpg" alt="L’emplacement des poumons, de a trachée, de la bronche, des bronchioles et da diaphragme dans un garçon" /> </figure> <p>En règle générale, la bronchiolite est causée par le <a href="/Article?contentid=764&language=French">virus respiratoire syncytial</a> (VRS), mais il y en a plusieurs d'autre virus qui peuvent la causer aussi. La plupart des enfants auront contracté le VRS avant d’atteindre l’âge de 2 ans. L’infection est plus répandue de novembre à avril, pendant la saison du VRS.</p><h2>À retenir</h2><ul><li>La bronchiolite est une infection virale courante des poumons.</li><li>Les enfants infectés peuvent avoir de la difficulté à respirer.</li><li>Si votre enfant a du mal à respirer, est devenu déshydraté ou semble très malade, amenez le à l’hôpital le plus proche.</li><li>Un lavage de mains approprié permettra de réduire les risques de transmission de l’infection.</li></ul> <h2>Symptômes de la bronchiolite</h2><p>Au départ, votre enfant est susceptible de présenter de la fièvre, des écoulements du nez ou une <a href="/Article?contentid=774&language=French">toux</a>. Il risque de tousser beaucoup.</p><h3>Autres signes de la bronchiolite que vous pouvez observer : </h3><ul><li>respiration rapide et superficielle, </li><li>respirations sifflantes (sifflements aigus),</li><li>creusement de la poitrine, en particulier sous la cage thoracique, sur la partie supérieure de la clavicule, entre les côtes ou sur le cou, portant le nom de tirage ou de rétraction,</li><li>dilatation des narines,</li><li>irritabilité, attitude grincheuse ou fatigue marquée,</li><li>diminution de l’appétit et de la soif,</li><li>difficulté à dormer.</li></ul><p>Au début, votre enfant présentera probablement une faible toux superficielle, sèche et courte. Après plusieurs jours, votre enfant pourrait commencer à expulser beaucoup de mucus (phlegme) lorsqu’il tousse. Cela signifie que son état commence à s’améliorer et que son organisme tente de se débarrasser non seulement du mucus, mais de l’infection.</p><p>La plupart des enfants atteints de bronchiolite ne présentent qu’une toux et une respiration sifflante modérées. Ils n’ont pas besoin de soins médicaux particuliers. La bronchiolite dure habituellement de 7 à 10 jours environ. Toutefois, chez certains enfants, la toux et la respiration sifflante peuvent se prolonger plusieurs semaines et même jusqu’après la disparation du virus.</p><h2>Chez certains enfants, la bronchiolite peut être plus grave</h2><h3>La bronchiolite peut être plus grave chez certains bébés et enfants dans les cas suivants:</h3><ul><li>ils sont âgés de moins de 3 mois,</li><li>ils vivent avec des fumeurs,</li><li>ils sont <a href="/Article?contentid=1470&language=French">asthmatiques</a> ou sont atteints d'autres troubles respiratoires chroniques,</li><li>ils sont nés prématurément (35 semaines de grossesse au plus),</li><li>ils souffrent de certains <a href="/Article?contentid=1576&language=French">types de cardiopathie congénitale</a> (malformations du cœur),</li><li>ils présentent des affections du système immunitaire.</li></ul><p>Il peut être nécessaire d’amener les enfants qui souffrent de bronchiolite plus grave à l’hôpital.<br></p><h2>Soins de la bronchiolite à la maison</h2><p>La plupart des cas de la bronchiolite peuvent être gérés à la maison. Soins de la bronchiolite implique habituellement la gestion des symptômes de la condition.</p><ul><li>Placez votre enfant dans une position partiellement assise ou redressée pour faciliter la respiration.</li><li>Pour les bébés, continuez de les allaiter ou de leur donner du lait maternisé comme d'habitude.</li><li>Si le nez de votre bébé est <a href="/Article?contentid=778&language=French">congestionné</a>, mettez des gouttes de solution saline dans ses narines pour en dégager le mucus. Cela pourra aider votre bébé à boire plus facilement.</li><li>Si votre bébé a de la difficulté à boire, essayez des tétées plus courtes, mais plus fréquentes. Cela aidera votre bébé à se nourrir et à boire suffisamment.</li><li>Encouragez votre enfant à boire, en particulier des liquides clairs comme de l’eau ou du jus de pomme dilué avec de l’eau. Si votre enfant refuse de boire, essayez de lui offrir de plus petites quantités de liquides plus fréquemment.</li><li>N’exposez pas votre enfant à la fumée de cigarette.</li><li>Si votre enfant a des allergies aux animaux de compagnie ou aux poussières ou autres substances présentes dans l’air, assurez vous qu’il n’y soit pas exposé. Autrement, ses poumons sont susceptibles de s’irriter davantage, ce qui risque d’aggraver la bronchiolite.</li><li>N'administrez pas de médicaments contre la toux aux enfants âgés moins de six ans.</li><li>Surveillez chez votre enfant les signes de <a href="/Article?contentid=776&language=French">déshydratation</a> comme les yeux secs ou enfoncés, la bouche sèche et collante et une quantité réduite d’urine.</li></ul><h2>Soins hospitaliers administrés dans les cas de bronchiolite</h2><p>Dans les cas plus graves de la bronchiolite, il peut être nécessaire de traiter les enfants atteints au milieu hospitalier. À l'hôpital, votre enfant se trouvera dans un endroit inconnu, ce qui pourrait l'effrayer un peu. Vous pouvez le réconforter et le calmer en le dorlotant.</p><p>Voici ce à quoi vous pouvez vous attendre à l'hôpital :</p><ul><li>Les médecins, les infirmiers et d’autres professionnels de la santé écouteront souvent les bruits dans la poitrine de votre enfant à l'aide d'un stéthoscope. Ces bruits les aideront à déterminer si votre enfant respire relativement bien.</li><li>On placera votre enfant dans une position partiellement assise ou redressée pour faciliter sa respiration.</li><li>Un membre de l’équipe de soins pourra appliquer délicatement une succion dans les narines de votre enfant.</li><li>Votre enfant pourra avoir besoin d’oxygène supplémentaire. Cela permettra de s'assurer qu’une quantité suffisante se rend dans le sang.</li><li>Afin d'aider votre enfant à respirer, le médecin pourra lui administrer par inhalation des médicaments comme le <a href="/Article?contentid=234&language=French">salbutamol</a> (Ventolin) ou l’épinéphrine. Ces médicaments permettent parfois de dilater les voies respiratoires pour permettre aux enfants d’inspirer et d’expirer une plus grande quantité d’air. Pour les enfants très malades, les médecins pourront demander des analyses de sang, une <a href="/article?contentid=1647&language=French">radiographie de la poitrine</a> ou l’installation d’un tube dans une veine (ligne intraveineuse) ou du nez à l'estomac (<a href="/_layouts/15/Catalog.aspx?Url=https%3A%2F%2Fauthoring%2Eaboutkidshealth%2Eca%2Fakh%2FPages%2FArticle%3Fcontentid%3D984%26language%3DFrench">sonde NG</a>). Cela n’est cependant pas requis dans la plupart des cas.</li></ul><p>Votre enfant n’aura pas besoin de médicaments comme des antibiotiques ou des antiviraux, car ils n’amélioreront pas son état. Généralement, les médicaments contre le sifflement n'aideront non plus. Sauf dans certaines situations, les stéroïdes ne sont pas plus utiles.<br></p><h2>Les enfants qui ont de la difficulté à respirer doivent être soignés à l’hôpital</h2><h3>Amenez votre enfant aux services d’urgence les plus proches si vous observez l’une des manifestations suivantes chez votre enfant : </h3><ul><li>Votre enfant respire très rapidement.</li><li>Il a de la difficulté à respirer. Observez le pour déterminer s’il présente des rétractions à la poitrine ou au cou et s’il dilate les narines. Ces symptômes sont encore plus graves si la respiration de votre enfant est également sifflante.</li><li>Sa peau est bleuâtre ou plus pale qu’à l’ordinaire.</li><li>Il ne mange ou boit pas suffisamment et est devenu déshydraté, ce qui veut dire que son organisme ne dispose pas d’assez de liquides pour bien fonctionner. La déshydratation peut se produire chez un enfant qui ne boit pas suffisamment. Votre enfant est peut être atteint s’il a les yeux secs ou enfoncés ou s’il urine (fait pipi) moins qu’en temps normal.</li><li>Il est nettement plus léthargique ou fatigué qu’à l’ordinaire et ne veut pas jouer.</li><li>Il est très capricieux, grincheux et vous n’arrivez pas à le réconforter.</li><li>Votre jeune bébé n’est pas en mesure de téter ou de boire.</li></ul>
BronquioliteBBronquioliteBronchiolitisPortugueseNAChild (0-12 years);Teen (13-18 years)NANANAAdult (19+)NA2009-09-29T04:00:00Z72.00000000000006.00000000000000969.000000000000Flat ContentHealth A-Z<p>Bronquiolite: saiba quais são os sinais iniciais e as causas da bronquiolite. Informe-se sobre o tratamento da bronquiolite infantil, em casa e no hospital.</p>
ਬਰਾਨਕਿਆਲਿਟੀਸ (ਸਾਹ ਦੀ ਨਾਲ਼ੀ ਦੀ ਸੋਜ਼ਸ਼)ਬਰਾਨਕਿਆਲਿਟੀਸ (ਸਾਹ ਦੀ ਨਾਲ਼ੀ ਦੀ ਸੋਜ਼ਸ਼)BronchiolitisPunjabiNAChild (0-12 years);Teen (13-18 years)NANANAAdult (19+)NA2009-09-29T04:00:00Z000Flat ContentHealth A-Z<p>ਬਰੋਂਕਿਆਲੀਟਿਸ ਫੇਫੜਿਆਂ ਦੀ ਇੱਕ ਲਾਗ ਹੁੰਦੀ ਹੈ ਜਿਹੜੀ ਬਹੁਤੇ ਬੱਚਿਆਂ ਨੂੰ ਦੋ ਸਾਲ ਦੇ ਹੋਣ ਤੀਕ ਲੱਗ ਜਾਂਦੀ ਹੈ। ਆਮ ਤੌਰ ਤੇ ਇਹ ਗੰਭੀਰ ਨਹੀਂ ਹੁੰਦੀ ਅਤੇ ਇੱਕ ਹਫਤੇ ਵਿੱਚ ਖਤਮ ਹੋ ਜਾਂਦੀ</p>
BronquiolitisBBronquiolitisBronchiolitisSpanishNAChild (0-12 years);Teen (13-18 years)NANANAAdult (19+)NA2009-09-29T04:00:00Z000Flat ContentHealth A-Z<p>La bronquiolitis es una infección en los pulmones provocada por un virus respiratorio. Infórmese sobre el cuidado y tratamiento de la bronquiolitis en niños.</p>
மூச்சுநுண்குழாய் அழற்சிமூச்சுநுண்குழாய் அழற்சிBronchiolitisTamilNAChild (0-12 years);Teen (13-18 years)NANANAAdult (19+)NA2009-09-29T04:00:00Z000Flat ContentHealth A-Z<p>பெரும்பாலான பிள்ளைகளுக்கு அவர்கள் இரண்டு வயதாகும் போது ஏற்படக்கூடிய மூச்சு நுண்குழாய் அழற்சி என்பது சுவாசப்பைகளில் ஏற்படும் தொற்று.</p>
رخرے کی نالیوں کی سوزش (Bronchiolitis)ررخرے کی نالیوں کی سوزش (Bronchiolitis)BronchiolitisUrduNAChild (0-12 years);Teen (13-18 years)NANANAAdult (19+)NA2009-09-29T04:00:00Z72.00000000000006.00000000000000969.000000000000Flat ContentHealth A-Z<p>ورم شعیبات پھیپھڑے کی ایک تعدی (انفیکشن) ہے جو دوسال کی عمر والے زیادہ تر بچوں کو ہوجاتی ہے۔ بچوں کے ورم شعیبات کی علامات اور علاج کے بارے میں سیکھیں۔</p>

 

 

 

 

Bronchiolitis765.000000000000BronchiolitisBronchiolitisBEnglishRespiratoryChild (0-12 years);Teen (13-18 years)LungsLungsConditions and diseasesCaregivers Adult (19+)Cough;Fever;Runny nose2023-10-07T04:00:00Z6.7000000000000070.30000000000001382.00000000000Health (A-Z) - ConditionsHealth A-Z<p>Bronchiolitis is an infection of the lungs caused by a virus that most children will get by the time they are two. Usually, it is not a serious illness and goes away within seven to 10 days. Cough associated with bronchiolitis can last for a few weeks.</p><h2>What is bronchiolitis?</h2><p>Bronchiolitis is a common infection of the lungs caused by a virus. The infection makes the tiny airways in the lungs swell. These small airways are called <a href="https://pie.med.utoronto.ca/htbw/module.html?module=lung-child">bronchioles</a>. The swelling makes the airways narrower, which makes it harder for your child to breathe.</p> <figure class="asset-c-100"> <span class="asset-image-title">Respiratory system</span><img src="https://assets.aboutkidshealth.ca/akhassets/Respiratory_system_MED_ILL_EN.jpg" alt="Location of the lungs, trachea, bronchus, bronchioles and diaphragm in a boy, with close-up on bronchioles and alveoli" /> </figure> <p>Most cases of bronchiolitis are caused by a virus called <a href="/Article?contentid=764&language=English">respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)</a>, although many other viruses can cause it too. Most children will get RSV by the time they are two years old. The infection is most common from November to April, during the RSV season.</p><h2>Key points</h2><ul><li>Bronchiolitis is a common viral infection of the lungs.</li><li>Children with bronchiolitis may have trouble breathing.</li><li>If your child has trouble breathing, has become dehydrated or seems very sick, take your child to the nearest hospital.</li><li>Good hand washing will reduce the spread of infection.</li></ul><h2>Signs and symptoms of bronchiolitis</h2><p>At first, your child may have a fever, runny nose or <a href="/Article?contentid=774&language=English">cough</a>. Your child will probably cough a lot.</p><h3>Other signs can include:</h3><ul><li>fast, shallow breathing</li><li>high-pitched breathing sounds (wheezing)</li><li>the skin sucking in (indrawing) in the chest below the rib cage, above the collarbone, between the ribs or in the neck; these are called retractions</li><li>flaring of the nostrils</li><li>increased irritability, crankiness or tiredness</li><li>eating or drinking less</li><li>trouble sleeping</li></ul><p>At first, your child's cough will probably be dry, short, shallow and weak. After several days, your child may start to bring up a lot of mucus when coughing.<br></p><p>Most children with bronchiolitis are only mildly ill with coughing or wheezing. They do not need any special medical treatment. Bronchiolitis usually lasts about seven to 10 days. In some cases, children can have a cough or mild wheeze that lasts for weeks, even after the virus is gone.</p><h2>Bronchiolitis can be more severe in some children</h2><h3>Bronchiolitis can be more severe if:</h3><ul><li>your baby is younger than three months old</li><li>your child lives in a household with smokers</li><li>your child has <a href="/Article?contentid=1470&language=English">asthma</a> or other chronic lung problems</li><li>your child was born prematurely (35 weeks gestation or less)</li><li>your child has certain types of <a href="/Article?contentid=1576&language=English">congenital heart disease</a></li><li>your child has immune system problems</li></ul><p>In severe cases, a child with bronchiolitis may need to go to the hospital.</p><h2>The viruses that cause bronchiolitis spread by coughing, sneezing and touching</h2><p>The viruses that cause bronchiolitis are spread through tiny droplets that come from an infected person’s nose and mouth when they cough or sneeze. They can also be passed when an infected person touches an object, such as a toy, and another person touches the same object. When children touch their own noses, eyes and mouths, they can infect themselves with the virus. Sharing toys and playing close together increases the spread of infection.</p><h2>Treating bronchiolitis at home</h2><p>Most cases of bronchiolitis can be managed at home. Treatment for bronchiolitis usually involves managing the symptoms of the condition.</p><ul><li>Place your child in a partly sitting or upright position. This makes breathing easier. </li><li>Babies should keep breastfeeding or drinking formula as usual.</li><li>If your baby's nose is congested, saline nose drops may help to clear it. This can help your baby feed more easily. </li><li>If your baby is not feeding well, try giving smaller feedings more often. This will help your baby get enough food and liquids.</li><li>Encourage your older child to drink, especially clear fluids such as water or apple juice mixed with water. If your child does not want to drink, try to offer fluids in small amounts more often than usual. </li><li>Do not expose your child to tobacco smoke. </li><li>If your child is allergic to pets or substances in the air, keep them away. These substances irritate the lungs and may make the bronchiolitis worse. </li><li>Do not give cough medicines to children younger than six years old.</li><li>Watch your child for signs of <a href="/Article?contentid=776&language=English">dehydration</a>, such as dry or sunken eyes, dry sticky mouth or less urine than usual.</li></ul><div class="asset-video"> <iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ESvlOfNkjaA?si=qkOVLD-Wef0TvmGA"></iframe>  </div><h2>Treatment in hospital for bronchiolitis</h2><p>In more severe cases of bronchiolitis, your child may need to be treated in hospital. At the hospital, your child is in a new place that may be a little scary. You can help comfort and calm your child with loving care.</p><p>Here is what you can expect while at the hospital.</p><ul><li>Doctors, nurses and other health-care professionals will listen often to your child's chest with a stethoscope. The sounds they hear tell them if your child is breathing well enough.</li><li>Your child will be placed in a partly sitting or upright position to make breathing easier.</li><li>A member of the health-care team may gently suction your child's nostrils.</li><li>Your child may need to breathe extra oxygen. This helps make sure enough oxygen gets into your child's blood.</li><li>If your child is very unwell, their doctor may ask for blood tests or a <a href="/article?contentid=1647&language=English">chest X-ray</a> to be done, or for a tube to be inserted in a vein (intravenous line) or from the nose to the stomach (<a href="/Article?contentid=984&language=English">NG tube</a>). Most children do not need these.</li></ul><p>Your child does not need medicines such as antibiotics or antivirals. These medicines will not help. Medicines to treat wheezing usually do not help either. Steroids usually do not help except for in certain situations.</p><h2>Preventing bronchiolitis</h2><p>Bronchiolitis is very common and spreads easily, but there are several ways you can reduce your child's risk of catching it.</p><ul><li>Some viruses that cause bronchiolitis, such as <a href="https://www.aboutkidshealth.ca/Article?contentid=764&language=English">RSV</a>, <a href="https://www.aboutkidshealth.ca/Article?contentid=763&language=English">influenza</a> and <a href="https://www.aboutkidshealth.ca/Article?contentid=3872&language=English">COVID-19</a> can be prevented with vaccination. Speak to your health-care provider to see if your child is eligible for any of these specific vaccinations.</li><li>Good <a href="/Article?contentid=1981&language=English">hand washing</a> with soap and warm water is the most effective way to reduce the spread of infection. Wash hands after coming in from outside, after playing with other children's toys and before eating.</li><li>Do not expose your baby to cigarette smoke. Smoking has been associated with increased infection rates. Even second-hand smoke is harmful to your child.</li><li>Try to stay away from infected people or large crowds, especially if your baby is younger than three months old.</li><li>Young children often place toys in their mouths. Clean toys often if they are being shared.</li><li>Teach children to prevent spreading germs by learning to sneeze or cough in their sleeve or elbow. If a tissue is available, children can use it, put the used tissue in the garbage, and then wash their hands.</li><li>If your child goes to daycare or school, tell the caregiver which signs of illness your child has.</li><li>If you can, keep your child at home until breathing is easier.</li></ul><h2>Children who have trouble breathing must go to the hospital</h2><h3>Take your child to the nearest emergency department if you notice any of the following signs:</h3><ul><li>Your child is breathing very fast.</li><li>Your child is having trouble breathing. Look for retractions of the chest or neck, and flaring of the nostrils. These signs are more serious if your child is also wheezing.</li><li>Your child's skin looks blue or paler than usual.</li><li>Your child is not feeding or drinking enough and has become dehydrated. This means your child's body does not have enough fluid to work properly. This can happen when your child is not drinking enough. Your child may be dehydrated if their eyes appear to be dry or sunken or if they are urinating (peeing) less than usual.</li><li>Your child is much more lethargic, or sleepy than usual, and does not want to play.</li><li>Your child is very cranky or fussy and cannot be comforted.</li><li>Your young baby is not able to feed or drink.</li></ul><p>Watch this video for more information on spotting signs of breathing trouble in your child.</p><div class="asset-video"> <iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/NPQJRr7R1SU?si=9g5BB5L7TqT6r7fg"></iframe> <br></div><p>Your child may show physical changes when their condition is serious or when their condition gets worse. Parents and caregivers can learn how to <a href="https://www.healthcareexcellence.ca/media/s3bbk5nv/20221216_signsmaterialsqr_en.pdf">spot these signs</a> in order to seek help from a health-care provider.</p>bronchiolitishttps://assets.aboutkidshealth.ca/akhassets/Respiratory_system_MED_ILL_EN.jpgBronchiolitisFalse

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