bronchiolitis

(ˌbroŋkiəʊˈlaɪtɪs)

(Medicine) a condition in which the small airways in the lungs become inflamed by a virus. It is most common in infants, who become breathless in severe cases. Recurrent attacks may lead to asthma

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Noun

bronchiolitis - inflammation of the membranes lining the bronchioles

bronchitis - inflammation of the membranes lining the bronchial tubes

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bron·chi·ol·i·tis

n. bronquiolitis, infl. de los bronquiolos.

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bronchiolitis

n bronquiolitis f; — obliterans bronquiolitis obliterante

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Our programs in Bronchiolitis and NTM will both move forward in 2020 with data from two separate studies with the pivotal study for bronchiolitis anticipated to be completed in 2021 ." Mr.

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It is the most common etiologic pathogen; however, other viral pathogens such as adenovirus, coronavirus, parainfluenza, influenza, rhinovirus, human metapneumovirus, human bocavirus, and human coronaviruses cause acute bronchiolitis (3,4).

Diagnostic Value of the Mean Platelet Volume in the Prediction of Respiratory Syncytial Virus in Acute Bronchiolitis

AS WELL as being the peak season for coughs and colds, this time of year is when babies and young children often succumb to the common - but potentially more serious - lung infection bronchiolitis.

What every parent should know about bronchiolitis; LISA SALMON finds out more about the lung infection which usually brings mild symptoms, but can lead to hospitalisation in severe cases

PREMATURITY RISK BABIES are at greater risk of 8 developing severe bronchiolitis if they were born prematurely (at less than 37 weeks), are under 12 weeks old or were born with a heart or lung condition.

What every parent should know about bronchiolitis; LISA SALMON finds out more about the lung infection which usually brings mild symptoms, but can lead to hospitalisation in severe cases

4 RAPID BREATHING IN SOME cases, bronchiolitis can become severe and cause children to struggle to breathe - their breathing rate can increase to 50-60 breaths a minute or they may develop a temperature of 38degC (100.4degF) or higher.

What every parent should know about bronchiolitis; LISA SALMON finds out more about the lung infection which usually brings mild symptoms, but can lead to hospitalisation in severe cases

However it can lead to bronchiolitis in babies and younger children which may require medical attention.

Mums and dads warned over RSV virus spreading among babies; Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) can be breathed in when an infected person coughs or sneezes

Acute bronchiolitis is the most common lower respiratory tract disease seen during infancy.

B-Type Natriuretic Peptide in Bronchiolitis: Its Relationship with Left Ventricular Systolic Functions and Prognosis/Orta-Agir Bronsiyolitli Hastalarda Plazma B-Tipi Natriuretik Peptid Duzeyleri ile Sol Ventrikul Sistolik Fonksiyonlari ve Hastalik Seyri Arasindaki Iliski

17, 2018 (HealthDay News) -- Variables have been identified that predict escalated care for infants with bronchiolitis, according to a study published in the September issue of Pediatrics.

Factors Predictive of Escalated Care in Infant Bronchiolitis ID'd; Include oxygen saturation < 90 percent, nasal flaring/grunting, apnea, retractions, age ≤2 months

It was reported yesterday that the US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) has granted orphan drug designation to United States-based Onspira Therapeutics for its investigational product, OSP-101, intended for treating Bronchiolitis Obliterans.

USFDA grants orphan drug designation to Onspira Therapeutics' OSP-101

Objective: To compare the use of 3.0% hypertonic saline versus 0.9% normal saline for nebulization in children who presented with acute bronchiolitis.

COMPARISON OF 3.0% HYPERTONIC SALINE VERSUS 0.9% NORMAL SALINE NEBULIZATION FOR ACUTE BRONCHIOLITIS IN CHILDREN