Bronchiolitis

Question 1

What is the most common causative agent

Answer 1

Respiratory syncytial virus

Question 2

Who is most commonly affected with Bronchiolitis

Answer 2

<2 y (most severe in infants younger than 6 mos)

Question 3

What is the onset of bronchiolitis

Answer 3

Rhinorrhea followed by tight cough

Question 4

What are manifestations of bronchiolitis

Answer 4

Poor feeding,
Often fever, 
Lethargy,
Tachypnea (rapid, shallow breathing),    Retractions of lower ribs and sternum during inspiration, 
Wheezing, crackles, rhonchi

Question 5

What is the treatment?

Answer 5

Supportive treatment, administration of oxygen and hydration