bronchiolitis Flashcards
1
Q
what is the epidemiology of bronchiolitis?
A
leading cause of hospital admission for children under 1
2
Q
what is the most common cause of bronchiolitis?
A
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)
3
Q
what is bronchiolitis?
A
It is characterised by epithelial cell destruction, cellular oedema, and airway obstruction by inflammatory debris and mucus. The clinical manifestations include cough, wheeze, and laboured breathing.
inflammation of bronchioles and mucus production causing airway obstruction
