Bronchiolitis

Kai hasn't had the greatest weekend and was diagnosed with Bronchiolitis this morning. I guess this along with Croup has been widespread around here lately and the Pediatricians have seen a lot of sick kids this winter.
All we can do is keep up with breathing treatments Pulmicort and added the Albuterol every four hours and a little TLC. I'll keep his blog posted on his status...

*What is the difference between Bronchitis and Bronchiolitis?


Bronchitis is an inflammation of the bronchi. Can effect adults and children. Caused by viruses (influenza) mostly, but can be super imposed by bacterial infection also. 


Bronchiolitis is an inflammation of the bronchioles. It effects mainly children and caused by RSV (50% of the times) or other viruses. Most commonly during winter and spring months. 


Bronchi branch in the lungs and give rise to bronchioles.