Bronchiolitis is a viral infection that happens mostly in the late fall and winter. It causes the small breathing tubes in the lungs to become tight, swollen, and filled with mucous. This can make it harder for air to move in and out of the lungs.
Bronchiolitis happens most often in children under one year of age and is the most common reason why babies are admitted to hospital.
More Information about Bronchiolitis |
Reporting |
| Individual cases are not reportable to the Health Unit. |
Should one go to childcare, school, or work if they have bronchiolitis? |
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Ill individuals should remain home until they do not have a fever, do not develop any new symptoms, and symptoms have been improving for at least 24 hours (48 hours for nausea, vomiting, and/or diarrhea). Follow the direction of your healthcare provider or occupational health at your workplace. |
Healthcare Provider Information |
Contact our Communicable Disease Control (CDC) program at 705-474-1400 or toll free at 1-800-563-2808, ext. 5229, or by email to cdc@healthunit.ca for more information.
Last updated: December, by CDC