Response 1 by 11/25/2021 at 6pm
Bronchiolitis is an acute viral illness affecting the lungs that causes inflammation of the lining of the epithelial cells in the bronchioles. This inflammation causes mucous production, inflammation and cellular necrosis of the epithelial cells. In addition, the cell inflammation can obstruct the airway with wheezing ultimately occurring. “It is the most common lower respiratory tract infection in children younger than 2 years of […]