Bronchiolitis

Respiratory syncytial virus is the culprit in up to 90% of cases of bronchiolitis. The reason RSV is so nasty is the immune response to the virus: it binds to epithelial cells, replicates, and the submucosa becomes edematous and hypersecretes mucus - Tim Horeczko MD

Bronchiolitis

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It’s bronchiolitis time again: all about respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)

It’s time again for bronchiolitis, which usually comes in winter through spring. In some ways this problem is similar to asthma, but in other important ways it is very different. With winter upon us it’s time to reacquaint ourselves with this common entity. There is a reliable seasonal arrival of the virus we call RSV, the chief cause of bronchiolitis. The letters stand for respiratory syncytial virus, a description of what it looks like when it grows in the laboratory.

To scientists, RSV is a fascinating virus with several unique properties. One of these is its behavior in the population. When it’s present, RSV is everywhere. Then it suddenly vanishes. There are exceptions to everything…

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 It’s bronchiolitis time again: all about respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)

It’s time again for bronchiolitis, which usually comes in winter through spring. In some ways this problem is similar to asthma, but in other important ways it is very different. With winter upon us it’s time to reacquaint ourselves with this common entity. There is a reliable seasonal arrival of the virus we call RSV, the chief cause of bronchiolitis. The letters stand for respiratory syncytial virus, a description of what it looks like when it grows in the laboratory.

Pediatric Emergency Playbook

Neonates less than one month of age are at highest risk for apnea — they should be admitted. Generally speaking — In the full term child, greater than three months of age, and otherwise healthy (no cardiac, pulmonary, neuromuscular, or metabolic disease), we can look to three simple criteria for home discharge. Nasal suction and hydration are your best allies. You may elect to give a bronchodilator as a trial once and reexamine, if you’re a bronchodilating believer.

The Pediatric Center

Using saline nose drops recommended by your child’s doctor to try to thin the mucus. Note: Never use nose drops that have any medication without consulting your child’s doctor first.

Harvard Health Blog

The treatment for bronchiolitis is what we call “supportive,” meaning that we treat the symptoms. There is no good medicine to treat the virus itself. Here’s what’s helpful...

MedlinePlus

Bronchiolitis usually affects children under the age of 2, with a peak age of 3 - 6 months. It is a common, and sometimes severe illness. Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is the most common cause. More than half of all infants are exposed to this virus by their first birthday.

VoxHealth

Bronchiolitis usually affects children under the age of 2, with a peak age of 3 to 6 months. It is a common, and sometimes severe illness. Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is the most common cause. More than half of all infants are exposed to this virus by their first birthday.

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