Bronchiolitis is inflammation of the small airways, called bronchioles, in the lungs. Acute bronchiolitis is caused by a viral infection and usually affects children younger than two years of age, with symptoms that may include fever, cough, a runny nose, and wheezing; more severe cases can involve nasal flaring, grunting, or respiratory distress, and signs of dehydration may appear if feeding has been disrupted.
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Classification
ICD-10 ChapterX: Diseases of the Respiratory System 1 Communicable or Non-communicable Transmission Route Causative Agent
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1. Wikipedia: ICD-10
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Diseases of the respiratory system
2. Wikidata: Bronchiolitis
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Subclass of: respiratory syncytial virus infectious disease
3. NHS Health A to Z: Bronchiolitis (NHS Health A to Z)
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RSV is very common and spreads easily in coughs and sneezes.
4. Bronchiolitis (Wikipedia)
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Acute bronchiolitis is caused by a viral infection, usually affecting children younger than two years of age.
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