Bronkiolitis

Infection (inflammation) at
bronchioli
Bisa disebabkan oleh beberapa
jenis virus, yang paling sering
adalah respiratory syncytial
virus (RSV)
Virus lainnya: influenza,
parainfluenza, dan
adenoviruses
Predominantly < 2 years of age
(2-6 months)
Difficult to differentiate with
pneumonia and asthma
Bronkhiolitis
Bronchiolitis
 Bronchiolitis:
Management

Mild disease
Symptomatic therapy
Moderate to Severe diseases
Life Support Treatment : O2, IVFD
Etiological Treatment
Anti viral therapy (rare)
Antibiotic (if etiology bacteria)
Symptomatic Therapy
Bronchodilator: controversial
Corticosteroid: controversial (not effective)