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Bronchiolitis is inflammation of the bronchioles, the smallest air passages of the lungs. Causes The term usually refers to acute viral bronchiolitis, a common disease in infancy. This is most commonly caused by respiratory syncytial virus (RSV, also known as human pneumovirus). (J210) Other viruses which may cause this illness include metapneumovirus, influenza, parainfluenza, coronavirus and rhinovirus. Presentation In a typical case, an infant under twelve months of age develops co ...
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ScienceDaily - Thu, 01 Mar 2007 04:00 EST
- Babies with viral infection may respond to antibiotic
Reuters - Thu, 21 Dec 2006 04:51 EST
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Reuters - Thu, 19 Oct 2006 06:21 EST
- Respiratory Diseases Send More US Children To The Hospital Than Any Other Illness
MedicalNewsToday - Wed, 22 Mar 2006 11:00 EST
- Molecular Structure Of Viral Protein, Parainfluenza Virus 5 Fusion (F) Protein, Identified By Scientists At Northwestern University
MedicalNewsToday - Thu, 05 Jan 2006 11:00 EST
- Azithromycin Reverses Deadly Airflow Obstruction in Lung Transplant Patients
MedicalNewsToday - Fri, 16 Sep 2005 03:00 EST
- Chest physiotherapy doesn't help infants with bronchiolitis
MedicalNewsToday - Wed, 20 Apr 2005 04:00 EST
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