Viral bronchiolitis is the most common cause of admission to hospital for infants in high-
income countries. Respiratory syncytial virus accounts for 60–80% of bronchiolitis …

Viral bronchiolitis is a common clinical syndrome affecting infants and young children.
Concern about its associated morbidity and cost has led to a large body of research that has …

This guideline is a revision of the clinical practice guideline,“Diagnosis and Management of
Bronchiolitis,” published by the American Academy of Pediatrics in 2006. The guideline …

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is amongst the most important pathogenic infections of
childhood and is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Although there have …

In global terms, respiratory viral infection is a major cause of morbidity and mortality. Infancy,
in particular, is a time of increased disease susceptibility and severity. Early-life viral …

Objective To determine the expected duration of symptoms of common respiratory tract
infections in children in primary and emergency care. Design Systematic review of existing …

Background Previous systematic reviews have not shown clear benefit of glucocorticoids for
acute viral bronchiolitis, but their use remains considerable. Recent large trials add …

Viral bronchiolitis is a leading cause of acute illness and hospitalization of young children.
Research into the variation in treatment and outcomes for bronchiolitis across different …

Acute bronchiolitis is the leading cause of lower respiratory tract infection and hospitalization
in children less than 1 year of age worldwide. It is usually a mild disease, but some children …

Background Daily inhaled corticosteroids are an effective treatment for mild persistent
asthma, but some children have exacerbations even with good day-to-day control, and many …