But it is 'more than a cold' – also the name of a bronchiolitis information campaign – and although the illness is mild in most cases, it can sometimes cause life-threatening lung infections in young children.

Can bronchiolitis cause death?

Bronchiolitis was the underlying cause of death in 55% of children who died with bronchiolitis (table 1). Either acute bronchiolitis or acute bronchitis was the underlying cause in 62% of deaths.

How long can you live with bronchiolitis?

How Long Does Bronchiolitis Last? Bronchiolitis usually lasts about 1–2 weeks. Sometimes it can take several weeks for symptoms to go away.