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Bronchiolitis is a common viral chest infection that occurs in infants and young children.
The infection can make breathing difficult due to:
In the initial few days, your child may show common flu-like symptoms like clogged or runny nose and mild cough.
Around the fourth to fifth day, the following symptoms of bronchiolitis may develop and worsen:
Your child may continue to feel sick for up to 10 days. As they recover, the cough can continue to persist for up to 4 weeks.
The infection is commonly caused by viruses, such as:
In rare cases, bronchiolitis may also be caused by bacteria.
A child has a higher risk of bronchiolitis if they:
Bronchiolitis is an infectious disease that is transmitted via infected droplets in the air or through contact with objects that are contaminated with infected droplets.
To prevent bronchiolitis:
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