Bronchiolitis

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Bronchiolitis

Normal lungs and alveoli

• Cough, wheezing, shortness of breath, or difficulty breathing
• Rapid breathing (tachypnea)
• Intercostal retractions
• Nasal flaring in infants
• Fever (variable)
• Bluish skin due to lack of oxygen (cyanosis)

• Wheezing and crackling sounds are heard by stethoscope examination of chest.
• Decreased blood oxygen levels are detected.
• Tests often include a chest x-ray and blood gases.
• Samples of nasal fluid may be cultured to determine what virus is present.

Review Date: 11/18/2005
Reviewed By: John Goldenring, MD, MPH, Department of Pediatrics, Children's Hospital, San Diego, CA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.