Bronchiolitis (and RSV)
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Bronchiolitis (and RSV)
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Bronchiolitis is an infection that affects the small tubes that carry air in and out of the lungs. When infected, these tubes (called bronchioles) get swollen and inflamed. That makes it harder to breathe.
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Bronchiolitis
Bronchiolitis is an infection that affects the small tubes that carry air in and out of the lungs. When infected, these tubes (called bronchioles) get swollen and inflamed. That makes it harder to breathe.
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Signs of severe trouble breathing (retractions)
When a child is having a lot of trouble breathing, the skin and muscles between the childs ribs or below the child's ribcage look like they are caving in.
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Signs of severe trouble breathing (retractions)
When a child is having a lot of trouble breathing, the skin and muscles between the child's ribs or below the child's ribcage look like they are caving in.
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