Bronchiolitis

About- Bronchiolitis is a common lower respiratory tract infection mostly affects young children and infants and causes inflammation and congestion in the small airways (bronchioles) of the lung.

Symptoms-
 Dry and persistent cough
Loss of appetite
Rapid and shallow breathing
Runny nose
  Slight fever
Stuffy nose
Wheezing

Causes-
Bronchiolitis is caused by the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), which is spread through tiny droplets of liquid from the coughs or sneezes of someone who's infected.
 
Specialists to Visit
 Paediatrician
Emergency Medicine Doctor

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References-
https://www.mayoclinic.org
https://en.wikipedia.org
https://www.healthline.com
https://www.nhs.uk
https://www.webmd.com
https://my.clevelandclinic.org

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