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  1. Bronchiolitis - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

    May 4, 2024 · Bronchiolitis is a common lung infection in young children and infants. It causes swelling and irritation and a buildup of mucus in the small airways of the lung.

  2. Bronchiolitis - Johns Hopkins Medicine

    Bronchiolitis is an inflammation of the bronchioles (small passages in the lungs) usually caused by a viral infection. The disease usually affects children under the age of 2, with a peak age of 3 to 6 …

  3. Bronchiolitis Causes & Symptoms - Cleveland Clinic

    Bronchiolitis is a viral infection that targets the small airways of a child’s lungs. It causes wheezing, coughing and a slight fever. It’s most common during colder months. Contact your child’s healthcare …

  4. Bronchiolitis - Wikipedia

    Bronchiolitis is inflammation of the small airways also known as the bronchioles in the lungs. Acute bronchiolitis is caused by a viral infection, usually affecting children younger than two years of age. [5]

  5. Bronchiolitis and Lower Respiratory Infections in Children

    Bronchiolitis is an infection of the lower respiratory tract that usually affects infants. There is swelling in the smaller airways or bronchioles of the lung, which causes obstruction of air in the smaller airways. …

  6. Bronchiolitis: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment - WebMD

    Apr 29, 2025 · Bronchiolitis, a lung infection, is a common illness among infants that causes difficulties breathing. Most cases are mild and can be treated at home.

  7. Bronchiolitis in Babies: Symptoms, Treatment & Prevention

    Bronchiolitis is a common respiratory infection among infants. One of its symptoms is trouble breathing, which can be scary. Read on for more information about bronchiolitis, its causes, signs and …

  8. Bronchiolitis Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment - American Lung Association

    Oct 29, 2024 · The symptoms of bronchiolitis are similar to those of a common cold but may worsen with time. Though diagnosis can be tricky, certain signs can warn you that your child needs to see a doctor.

  9. Bronchiolitis: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia

    Aug 5, 2023 · Bronchiolitis is swelling and mucus buildup in the smallest air passages in the lungs (bronchioles). It is usually due to a viral infection.

  10. Bronchiolitis in Children - Stanford Medicine Children's Health

    Bronchiolitis is an infection of the lungs that most often affects children younger than 2 years. Learn more about this condition, including causes, risks, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.