Current Concepts in the Evaluation and Management of Bronchiolitis
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
3-2018
Identifier
10.1016/j.idc.2017.10.002
Abstract
© 2017 Elsevier Inc. Bronchiolitis is a lower respiratory tract illness caused by viral infection in children 2 years of age and younger, frequently associated with wheezing on physical examination. It is a common cause of hospitalization, particularly in patients with risk factors for more serious disease. The diagnosis can be made based on clinical signs and symptoms alone, and care is generally supportive with a focus on safely doing less for symptomatic children. Bronchodilators, systemic steroids, and other therapies have been shown to have no significant effect on hospitalization rates, length of stay, or symptom duration.
Journal Title
Infectious Disease Clinics of North America
Volume
32
Issue
1
First Page
35
Last Page
45
Keywords
Bronchiolitis; Evaluation; Management; Pediatrics; Respiratory syncytial virus; Viral infection
Recommended Citation
Kyler KE, McCulloh RJ. Current Concepts in the Evaluation and Management of Bronchiolitis. Infect Dis Clin North Am. 2018;32(1):35-45. doi:10.1016/j.idc.2017.10.002
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