Archive for May 21st, 2009

CHILD’S HEALTH/CHEST PROBLEMS: BRONCHIOLITIS

Bronchiolitis is a viral infection which causes inflammation of the small air passages in the lungs (bronchioles). It is most common in babies under 1 year of age. It generally occurs in epidemics during the winter months.

Cause

Bronchiolitis is usually caused by a virus called respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), which is spread by sneezing, coughing or [...]