Bronchiolitis is a common lower respiratory tract infection that affects babies and young children under two years old.
Most cases are mild and clear up without the need for treatment within two to three weeks, although some children have severe symptoms and need hospital treatment.
The early symptoms of bronchiolitis are similar to those of a common cold, such as a runny nose and cough.
Further symptoms then usually develop over the next few days, including:
a slight high temperature (fever) a dry and persistent cough difficulty feeding rapid or noisy breathing (wheezing)
When to seek medical help
Most cases of bronchiolitis aren't serious, but you should contact your GP if:
you're worried about your child they
Most cases are mild and clear up without the need for treatment within two to three weeks, although some children have severe symptoms and need hospital treatment.
The early symptoms of bronchiolitis are similar to those of a common cold, such as a runny nose and cough.
Further symptoms then usually develop over the next few days, including:
a slight high temperature (fever) a dry and persistent cough difficulty feeding rapid or noisy breathing (wheezing)
When to seek medical help
Most cases of bronchiolitis aren't serious, but you should contact your GP if:
you're worried about your child they