What is Bronchiolitis?
Bronchiolitis is a common illness of the respiratory tract caused by an infection that affects the tiny airways, called the bronchioles, that lead to the lungs. As these airways become inflamed, they swell and fill with mucus, making breathing difficult.
Bronchiolitis is usually caused by a viral infection, most commonly respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). RSV infections are responsible for more than half of all cases of bronchiolitis and are most widespread in the winter and early spring. Other viruses associated with bronchiolitis include rhinovirus, influenza (flu), and human metapneumovirus.
Signs and Symptoms
The first symptoms of bronchiolitis are usually the same as those of a common cold:
- stuffiness
- runny nose
- mild cough
- mild fever
These symptoms last a day or two and are followed by worsening of the cough and the appearance of wheezes (high-pitched whistling noises when exhaling).
Poor baby felt bad for several days. She had to do an inhaler several times a day to help open up her airways so she could breath and so it wouldn't get worse. Nighttime of course was always the worst. But we made it through and now she is better so glad it's over!
My poor sick baby! :(
Look real close and you can see the rash that appeared all over her towards the end of the illness, they said it's a sign the virus is ending. Thank the Lord! Poor baby has had to miss school the entire week and she misses school so much so glad she can go back next week.
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