Find
Services
Medical
Dental
Sub-acute Hospitals
Day Hospitals
Specialized Facilities
Wellness
Facilities
Careers
Share Your Experience
Menu
Find
Services
Medical
Dental
Sub-acute Hospitals
Day Hospitals
Specialized Facilities
Wellness
Facilities
Careers
Share Your Experience
Book Now
Health Hub
Home
COVID-19
Medical
Dental
Hospital
Lifestyle
Family
Wellness
Recipes
Conditions A-Z
Book online
Menu
Home
COVID-19
Medical
Dental
Hospital
Lifestyle
Family
Wellness
Recipes
Conditions A-Z
Book online
Search
Close
Home
>
Bronchiolitis
Back to conditions
Bronchiolitis
About
Treatments
About
Inflammatory condition of the air sacs in the lungs
Symptoms may include fever, cough, shortness of breath, rapid breathing and fast heart rate
Caused by a viral infection
Commonly spread by breathing in infected droplets from the air, contact with oral or nasal secretions or contaminated objects
Affects males and females but more common in children less than 2 years of age
May be mild to severe but most often severe in infants less than 6 months of age
May be life threatening
Treatments
GENERAL THERAPY
Symptoms usually last 3 to 4 days
Encourage plenty of fluids
Keep home from daycare or school
Wash hands frequently
Humidifier or vaporizer in child’s room to moisten air
Saline drops to nose if congested
Place child in upright position (car seat)
Over-the-counter medicines (refer to manufacturer’s recommendations for dosage):
Acetaminophen
PRECAUTIONS AND AVOIDANCES
Do not give Aspirin to children under 20 years
Avoid contact with anyone who has an infection
Avoid smoking around the child
Disinfect counter tops and play areas
Avoid sharing drinking glasses
Use tissue only once, then discard
SEEK MEDICAL CARE IF
Your child was born early
Your child has heart or lung problems
Schedule an Appointment
If you are not feeling well or are uncertain about a healthcare condition, see a doctor. It could save your life.
Book now
More Conditions
Nephrolithiasis
Bowel obstruction
Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole adverse effect
Thyroiditis, acute pyogenic
Influenza
Hepatitis B, acute
Sarcoidosis
Headache, tension
Peptic ulcer disease
Schedule an Appointment
If you are not feeling well or are uncertain about a healthcare condition, see a doctor. It could save your life.
Book now
Whats new
Ear infections – causes and treatments