What is bronchiolitis?

The bronchiolitis is a viral infection due to the RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus) which causes the inflammation of the small bronchi.
It is a contagious disease which is transmitted via air, nasal secretions, toys and hands. The primary symptoms often are running nose and cough.

The first phase is generally called “the dry period”: the baby usually develops a dry cough and a wheezy breathing.
This is followed by the second phase of the disease which is called “the wet period”: baby starts to secrete mucus and the cough becomes wet. This is the phase when the daily chest physiotherapy is the most necessary and effective.

The baby will often feel weak during the bronchiolitis. This happens because mucus interferes with breathing, which reduces appetite and sleeping hours. Chest physiotherapy clears the lungs and respiratory ways, which allows the baby to breathe and sleep better, and increases his appetite. That also helps avoiding secondary pulmonary infections.

The chest physiotherapy will considerably reduce the duration and the intensity of the illness: you and your baby will certainly appreciate the benefits, especially during night time.

Bronchiolitis is a common infection; however, it must be taken seriously, because in some cases child can develop lack of oxygen and may have to be admitted to a hospital with respiratory distress.

The illness generally lasts between 10 and 15 days and the cough often persists for a few more days.

You are suspecting a bronchiolitis?

If you suspect your baby has bronchiolitis, it is best to consult your paediatrician or family doctor as soon as possible in order to arrange an effective treatment.

If it is not possible to see a doctor, arrange an appointment with our physiotherapist, who will make a diagnosis and will contact your doctor if necessary.It is always advisable to deal with the bronchiolitis as soon as possible to avoid any further viral infections.

Your doctor or physiotherapist should not object if you come for a consultation while your child is well. But your baby will be happy if you take care of the disease in time, because that will considerably reduce the duration and the intensity of the illness.

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