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Also known as: RSV bronchiolitis · infant wheeze illness
A viral lower-respiratory infection of infants (usually under 2 years, most often RSV) — coryza followed by wheeze, fine crackles and feeding difficulty. Management is supportive.
Infants under 2 (peak under 6 months), especially in winter; higher risk if premature or with congenital heart/lung disease or immunodeficiency.
There is no routine drug therapy
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