DIAGNOSED WITH ACUTE BRONCHIOLITIS HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE ESSAY

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Acute bronchiolitis is the inflammation of the small airway tubes of the lungs that is known as the bronchioles. It’s an acute episode of obstructive lower airway disease that is caused by a viral infection in infants younger than 2 years of age (Nino, 2011). There are different types of viruses that cause the illness, such as adenovirus, influenza, parainfluenza, and the most common type of virus that is usually being the culprit is respiratory syncytial virus or commonly known by its abbreviation RSV. When the virus gets to the bronchioles, it will infect the respiratory epithelial cells of the bronchioles causing it to necrose, get inflamed and produces mucous and secretions. The mucous plug that is formed obstructs proper air flow, hence causing air trapped inside the lungs. As air exits the lungs, wheezing sounds can be heard. The disease is infectious, as it can spread through physical contact from one individual to another. Bronchiolitis are more common in those who are not been breastfed and who live in crowded areas (Nino, 2011), and in the case of Baby A, she stopped being given breastfeeding at the age of 4 months old.

Bronchiolitis is inflammation of the bronchioles, the smallest air passages of the lungs. It usually occurs in children less than two years of age and presents with coughing, wheezing, and shortness of breath. This inflammation is usually caused by respiratory syncytial virus. Treatment is typically supportive and may involve the use of nebulized epinephrine or hypertonic saline.

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