Infants younger than 3 months of age are at greatest risk of getting bronchiolitis because their lungs and immune systems aren't yet fully developed. Other factors that are linked with an increased risk of bronchiolitis in infants and with more-severe cases include: Premature birth. Underlying heart or lung condition.
How do you know if your baby has bronchitis?
Bronchitis symptoms
Coughing is the main symptom of bronchitis. Your child's cough might sound dry, or it might produce mucus. Your child might also have a runny nose, sore throat or fever as well as a cough. And your child might be short of breath and have some wheezing.
How do you treat bronchiolitis in babies?
Treatment at home
- Keep your child upright. Keeping your child upright may make it easier for them to breathe, which may help when they're trying to feed.
- Make sure your child drinks plenty of fluids. ...
- Do not smoke at home. ...
- Relieving a fever. ...
- Saline nasal drops.
