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| ICD-10 | J21 |
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| ICD-9 | 466.1 |
| DiseasesDB | 1701 |
| MedlinePlus | 000975 |
| eMedicine | emerg/365 |
| MeSH | D001988 |
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Bronchiolitis On the Web |
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Overview
Historical Perspective
Pathophysiology
Epidemiology & Demographics
Risk Factors
Screening
Causes
Differentiating Bronchiolitis
Complications & Prognosis
Diagnosis
History and Symptoms | Physical Examination | Laboratory tests | Electrocardiogram | X Rays | CT | MRI Echocardiography or Ultrasound | Other images | Alternative diagnostics
Treatment
Medical therapy | Surgical options | Primary prevention | Secondary prevention | Financial costs | Future therapies
Treatment
Prevention
In general, prevention of bronchiolitis relies on measures to reduce the spread of the viruses that cause respiratory infections (that is, handwashing, and avoiding exposure to those symptomatic with respiratory infections).
Premature infants, and others with certain majory cardiac and respiratory disorders, can receive passive immunization with Palivizumab (a monoclonal antibody against RSV). This form of passive immunization therapy requires monthly injections every winter. Whether it could benefit infants with lung problems secondary to muscular dystrophies and other vulnerable groups is currently unknown.
See also
External links
- Bronchiolitis. Patient information from NHS Direct
- Template:PDF from the Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network
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