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The Last Word With Matt Cooper

How To Spot The Signs Of Bronchiolitis

Bronchiolitis is a condition that affects young children but has seen a substantial dropoff during t...
JJ Clarke
JJ Clarke

6:07 PM - 11 Nov 2021



The Last Word With Matt Cooper

How To Spot The Signs Of Bronchiolitis

JJ Clarke
JJ Clarke

6:07 PM - 11 Nov 2021

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Bronchiolitis is a condition that affects young children but has seen a substantial dropoff during the pandemic.

Symptoms of Bronchiolitis include a high temperature, a loss of appetite, sore throat, cough and shortness of breath.

Bronchiolitis occurs most commonly in babies between the ages of 3 to 6 months old.

The condition is most commonly caused by the virus RSV and causes an inflammatory reaction in the lungs of the child.

How To Spot The Signs Of Bronchiolitis

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