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Bronchiolitis

Bronchiolitis: Introduction

Bronchiolitis: A condition which is characterized by inflammation of the bronchioles. See free access online books about Bronchiolitis below. See detailed information below for a list of 15 causes of Bronchiolitis, including diseases and drug side effect causes.

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Causes of Bronchiolitis:

The following medical conditions are some of the possible causes of Bronchiolitis. There are likely to be other possible causes, so ask your doctor about your symptoms.

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Causes of Types of Bronchiolitis:

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Bronchiolitis: Symptom Checker

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Causes of General Symptom Types

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Causes of Similar Symptoms to Bronchiolitis

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Diagnostic Guides for Bronchiolitis

Medical Books Excerpts Read excertps from published book sections related to Bronchiolitis from the following published medical books for more detailed information about Bronchiolitis. Free access (no registration): read all online diagnostic book sections about Bronchiolitis

Medical Books Excerpts
  • COUGH
  • "Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs" (2003)
  • STRIDOR
  • "Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs" (2003)
  • WHEEZING
  • "Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs" (2003)
  • Stridor
  • "In A Page: Pediatric Signs and Symptoms" (2007)
  • Wheezing
  • "In A Page: Pediatric Signs and Symptoms" (2007)
  • COUGH
  • "Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care" (2007)
  • Stridor
  • "Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition)" (2006)
  • Cough
  • "A Pocket Manual of Differential Diagnosis" (1999)
  • Wheezing
  • "A Pocket Manual of Differential Diagnosis" (1999)
  • Stridor
  • "Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition)" (2006)
  • Cough
  • "The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter" (2000)
  • Stridor
  • "The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter" (2000)
  • Wheezing
  • "The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter" (2000)
  • Wheezing
  • "Field Guide to Bedside Diagnosis" (2007)
  • Cough, barking
  • "Alarming Signs and Symptoms: Lippincott Manual of Nursing Practice Series" (2007)
  • Cough, productive
  • "Alarming Signs and Symptoms: Lippincott Manual of Nursing Practice Series" (2007)
  • Stridor
  • "Alarming Signs and Symptoms: Lippincott Manual of Nursing Practice Series" (2007)
  • Wheezing
  • "Alarming Signs and Symptoms: Lippincott Manual of Nursing Practice Series" (2007)
  • Stridor
  • "Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses" (2007)
  • Wheezing
  • "Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses" (2007)
  • Cough
  • "The Diagnostic Approach to Symptoms and Signs in Pediatrics" (2006)
  • Wheezing
  • "The Diagnostic Approach to Symptoms and Signs in Pediatrics" (2006)
  • Stridor
  • "Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms" (2007)
  • COUGH
  • "Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care" (2007)
 

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Causes of Bronchiolitis listed in Disease Database:

Other medical conditions listed in the Disease Database as possible causes of Bronchiolitis as a symptom include:

See full list of 15 causes of Bronchiolitis
- (Source - Diseases Database)

Definitions of Bronchiolitis:

Bronchiolitis: Inflammation of the bronchioles, often associated with bronchopneumonia. [bronchiole + -itis, inflammation]
Source: Stedman's Medical Spellchecker, © 2006 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. All rights reserved.

Inflammation of the bronchioles.
- (Source - Diseases Database)

Inflammation of the membranes lining the bronchioles
- (Source - WordNet 2.1)

Detailed list of causes of Bronchiolitis

The list below shows some of the causes of Bronchiolitis mentioned in various sources:

See full list of 15 causes of Bronchiolitis

How Common are these Causes of Bronchiolitis?

This information refers to the general prevalence and incidence of these diseases, not to how likely they are to be the actual cause of Bronchiolitis. Of the 15 causes of Bronchiolitis that we have listed, we have the following prevalence/incidence information:

  • 1 causes are "very common" diseases
  • 0 causes are "common" diseases
  • 0 causes are "uncommon" diseases
  • 0 causes are "rare" diseases
  • 1 causes are "very rare" diseases
  • 15 causes have no prevalence information.

See the analysis of the prevalence of 15 causes of Bronchiolitis

Conditions listing symptoms: Bronchiolitis:

The following list of conditions have 'Bronchiolitis' or similar listed as a symptom in our database. This computer-generated list may be inaccurate or incomplete. Always seek prompt professional medical advice about the cause of any symptom.

C

  • Chemical poisoning - Mirex ... bronchiolitis

    P

  • Parainfluenza ... bronchiolitis
  • Parainfluenza virus type 1 ... bronchiolitis
  • Parainfluenza virus type 2 ... bronchiolitis
  • Parainfluenza virus type 3 ... bronchiolitis
  • Parainfluenza virus type 4 ... bronchiolitis

    R

  • Respiratory syncytial virus ... bronchiolitis

    Conditions listing complications: Bronchiolitis:

    The following list of conditions have 'Bronchiolitis' or similar listed as a complication in our database. The distinction between a symptom and complication is not always clear, and conditions mentioning this symptom as a complication may also be relevant. This computer-generated list may be inaccurate or incomplete. Always seek prompt professional medical advice about the cause of any symptom.

    B

  • Bronchopulmonary dysplasia ... bronchiolitis

    P

  • Parainfluenza ... bronchiolitis

    R

  • Respiratory syncytial virus ... bronchiolitis

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  • Classifications of Bronchiolitis:

    Medical Conditions associated with Bronchiolitis:

    Bronchitis (84 causes), Lung symptoms (1477 causes), Respiratory symptoms (3282 causes)

    Symptoms related to Bronchiolitis:

    Cough (1217 causes), Dry cough (175 causes), Wet cough (257 causes), Barking cough (4 causes), Common cold (719 causes), Bronchopulmonary dysplasia (10 causes), Chemical poisoning, Human metapneumovirus, Parainfluenza, Parainfluenza virus type 1, Respiratory syncytial virus, Rhinovirus

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