Bronchiolitis

33 - Bronchiolitis

Bronchiolitis, a disease primarily of the first 2 years of life charac­ terized by signs and symptoms of obstructive airway disease, is caused most commonly by viruses. Approximately 2% to 3% of infants in the first 12 months of life are hospitalized with bron­ chiolitis, accounting for approximately 125,000 hospitalizations and 200 to 500 deaths annually in the United States. Data from the Cen...

Viral bronchiolitis.

Viral bronchiolitis is a common clinical syndrome affecting infants and young children. Concern about its associated morbidity and cost has led to a large body of research that has been summarised in systematic reviews and integrated into clinical practice guidelines in several countries. The evidence and guideline recommendations consistently support a clinical diagnosis with the limited role ...

Proliferative Mural Bronchiolitis.

Treatment of acute bronchiolitis.

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Breese Hall Bronchiolitis : Recent

Viral bronchiolitis is a leading cause of acute illness and hospitalization of young children. Research into the variation in treatment and outcomes for bronchiolitis across different settings has led to evidence-based clinical practice guidelines. Ongoing investigation continues to expand this body of evidence. Authors of recent surveillance studies have defined the presence of coinfections wi...