Bronchiolitis in Child showing Inflammation of the Bronchioles

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Illustration showing airway of child, lungs and bronchioles with bronchiolitis.

Bronchiolitis is a common infection of the lower respiratory tract, often seen in babies and children under three years of age. Early symptoms are similar to those of a cold, including a runny nose and cough, and later symptoms include a slight fever, difficulty feeding and wheezing. Treatment should be sought if breathing is particularly difficult, reduction in food intake (less than half normal food intake for 2 or more feeds) or high temperature is persistent.

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Anatomy Visible in the Medical Illustration Includes:

Child, mouth, nose, nasal cavity, pharynx, larynx, trachea, lungs, tongue, epiglottis, mandible, vocal cords, esophagus, upper airway, upper respiratory tract, bronchioles, mucus

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Joanna Culley