Which of the following is/are true about branchiolitis in children?
A. Caused by respiratory syncytial virusB. Hyperinflation of the chest
C. Pleural effusion
D. May lead to bronchial asthma later in life
E. Lymphopenia is seen
Ans. (A) Caused by respiratory syncytial virus ; (B) Hyperinflation of the chest
(D) May lead to bronchial asthma later in life
Bronchiolitis is most commonly caused by Respiratory syncytial virus.
• Chest X-ray shows hyperinflation and infiltrates, diaphragm is pushed down.
• The relationship of acute bronchiolitis to bronchial asthma in later life has been observed in about one-fourth of the cases of acute bronchiolitis. Bronchial asthma is more likely with personal or family history of an allergic illness.
leukocyte countis normal or slightly e1evated.
