Bronchiolitis

Inflammation of bronchioles, usually caused by acute viral illness.

Initial presentation:

• Rhinorrhea
• Nasal congestion
• Fever
• Reduced oral intake
• Cough

As disease progresses child will present with signs of increased work of breathing:

• Tachyponea
• Use of accessory muscles
• Intercostal and subcostal recession
• Wheeze

Consider as diagnosis if all of following present:

• Persistent cough
• Tachyponea or chest recession (or both)
• Wheeze or crackles (or both)

Common symptoms:

• Poor feeding normally after 3-5 days of…