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Bronchiolitis is often diagnosed on clinical examination by your doctor. In most cases, blood tests, nasal swabs and x-rays are not required for diagnosis.
You should bring your child to a doctor if they display any of the following symptoms:
Since bronchiolitis is caused by a virus, antibiotics are ineffective. Other medications such as nebulised adrenaline or steroids are also ineffective against bronchiolitis.
If your child:
Your child may continue to be unwell for 7 – 10 days. As they recover, the cough can continue to persist for up to 4 weeks.
It’s also possible for your child to get bronchiolitis again, as there are many viruses that can cause bronchiolitis.
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