Symptoms of BRONCHIOLITIS
Bronchiolitis produces sudden breathing difficulty. It is frequently preceded by a mild common cold and cough. Wheezing and rapid, shallow breathing occurs. In children, it can be up to 60 to 80 times a minute, Retractions, see-saw movements, of the chest and abdomen develop due to the force used in breathing. Occasionally, fever will develop as well as dehydration. When the condition is severe and it prevents the normal exchange of gases in the lung, cyanosis may occur, where the skin and nails appear blue.
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