RSS Flashcards
1
Q
what in bronchiolitis
A
An infection (virus, RSV) and inflammation in bronchioles - the small airways
most common in winter
2
Q
bronchiolitis signs and symptoms
A
in babies under 1
snotty nose
sneezing
wheezing
mucus
heaving breaths
reduced feeding
mild fever
eyes watery
cyanosis (blue lips )
3
Q
what is Bronchitis
A
inflamed and infected (cold/flu/influenza) bronchi
4
Q
bronchitis symptoms / signs
A
back and muscle pains
cough with mucus
chills
headaches
runny nose
eyes watering
wheezing
can clear on its own in 3 weeks
5
Q
bronchitis causes
A
inflamed bronchi from viruses - (cold/flu/influenza)
smoking
bad air pollution
6
Q
bronchitis high risk
A
asthmatics
smokers
autoimmune diseases
