Broncilitis

Does anyone else have any information on this virus. My son was exposed to it through my nephew. I would like any info that you may have.

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Joseph had that & then it developed into RSV (or became a secondary infection)

Here's some info:
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Bronchiolitis is a common illness of the respiratory tract caused by a respiratory infection that affects the tiny airways, called the bronchioles, that lead to the lungs. As these airways become inflamed, they swell and fill with mucus, making it difficult for a child to breathe.

The illness affects infants and young children most often because their small airways can become blocked more easily than those of older children or adults. Bronchiolitis typically occurs during the first 2 years of life, with the peak occurrence at about 3 to 6 months of age. It's more common in males, children who have not been breastfed, and children who live in crowded conditions. Day-care attendance and exposure to cigarette smoke can also increase the likelihood that an infant will develop bronchiolitis.

Although it's often a mild illness, some infants are at risk for a more severe disease that requires hospitalization. Conditions that increase the risk of severe infection include prematurity, prior chronic heart or lung disease, and a weakened immune system due to illness or medications. Children who have had bronchiolitis may be more likely to develop asthma later in life, but it's unclear whether bronchiolitis causes or triggers asthma, or whether children who eventually go on to develop asthma were simply more prone to developing bronchiolitis as infants. Studies are being done to clarify the relationship between bronchiolitis and the later development of asthma.

Bronchiolitis is usually caused by a viral infection, most commonly respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). RSV infections are responsible for more than half of all cases of the illness and are most widespread in the winter and early spring. Other viruses associated with bronchiolitis include influenza and adenovirus.


Contagiousness
The infections that cause bronchiolitis are contagious. The germs can spread in tiny drops of fluid from an infected person's nose and mouth. These may become airborne when the person sneezes, coughs, or laughs, and they may also end up on things the person has touched, such as used tissues or toys.

Infants in child-care centers have a higher risk of contracting an infection that may lead to bronchiolitis because they're in close contact with lots of other young children

Message edited 2/3/2006 9:19:15 PM.

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how long did it take for him to recover????

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My son had that and it turned into RSV when he was 10 months old.

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Claire just recovered from this. It really wasn't too bad, she had a cold for about 2 weeks and then started making some wheezing/raspy sounds and was diagnosed with broncilitis. I had to give her nebulizer treatments twice a day. In a week she was totally fine. The doctor said 50% of the time is leads to RSV and if they get it more them 3 times before 2 years it could be a sign of ashma.

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ETA: Claire is around her cousin who is 2 a few days a week and she did not catch it, so your son maybe fine.

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