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Bronchiolitis Bronchiolitis is a common chest infection in young children. It usually occurs in babies under 6 months, but may occur in children upto two years of age. It is caused by a virus in the lungs which causes your child to have more difficulty with breathing. Medicines do not usually help babies with bronchiolitis. They need to rest and have small feeds more often, so they don’t get too tired when feeding and do not get dehydrated. How does it Begins? Bronchiolitis begins as a cold. After a day or so, your baby begins to cough, and the breathing becomes fast and sounds wheezy. This fast, wheezy breathing can make it difficult for your baby to eat or drink. Some children may need to be admitted to hospital because of these problems. The first symptoms your child may have are the same as a common cold. These symptoms last 1-2 days:
They are followed by an increase in problems related to breathing, such as:
Babies with bronchiolitis are usually worst on the 2nd or 3rd day and are often sick for 7-10 days. Their cough may continue for 2-4 weeks. Things to get worried about are:
Treatment Plan: Never smoke in the home or around your baby. This is especially important around babies with any respiratory illness.
If your baby is distressed and having trouble feeding, they may need to be admitted to hospital. Staff may need to:
Posted on: 2007/3/23 15:30
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