Bronchiolitis

Question 1

What is Bronchiolitis?

Answer 1

This is a common lower respiratory tract infection that causes bronchial inflammation

Question 2

Who does Bronchiolitis most commonly affect?

Answer 2

Babies and children

Question 3

Describe the symptoms of Bronchiolitis?

Answer 3

Runny Nose
Cough
Fever
Wheeze

Question 4

What is the main cause of Bronchiolitis?

Answer 4

Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)

Question 5

When is Bronchiolitis most common?

Answer 5

Winter Months

Question 6

Describe the pathophysiology of Bronchiolitis?

Answer 6

Infection is spread by droplets
Causes inflammation of the bronchioles (Small airways)
Inflammation reduces air entering lungs, making it difficult to breath

Question 7

Describe the investigations of Bronchiolitis?

Answer 7

PCR of Nasal or Throat Swabs

Question 8

Treatment of most cases of Bronchiolitis?

Answer 8

Supportive

Question 9

Treatment of very severe Bronchiolitis?

Answer 9

Admitted to hospital
Oxygen
NG Feeding