bronchiolitis
/ˌbrɑŋkioʊˈlaɪtɪs/
noun
- A common lung infection in young children that causes swelling and mucus in the small airways, making it hard to breathe.
- Bronchiolitis is often caused by a virus like RSV.
- The baby was hospitalized with bronchiolitis and needed oxygen.
- Doctors recommend keeping infants away from smoke to prevent bronchiolitis.