Severe Bronchiolitis in Children

Author: Sanjay Jhawar

Source: Clinical Reviews in Allergy and Immunology, Volume 25, Number 3, December 2003 , pp. 249-258(10)

Publisher: Humana Press

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Abstract:

Bronchiolitis is a common, acute, contagious lower respiratory tract illness of infants and young children. The majority of cases are secondary to respiratory syncytial virus. There are a number of risk factors for severe disease, including children less than six weeks of age and patients with atopy and/or asthma. The management requires vigilant monitoring and highquality supportive care, including impressive use of fluids and nutritional support. Further research on anti-virals is essential to prevent respiratory syncytial virus induced bronchiolitis. Fortunately, the prognosis for the majority of normal infants who develop bronchiolitis is good.

Keywords: Respiratory syncytial virus; bronchiolitis; cystic fibrosis; dehydration; coryza

Document Type: Miscellaneous

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