Bronchiolitis icd 10

Bronchioles and alveoli in the lungs In your lungs, the main airways, called bronchi, branch off into smaller and smaller passageways. The smallest airways, called bronchioles, lead to tiny air sacs called alveoli. Bronchiolitis is a common lung infection in young children and infants. It causes swelling and irritation and a buildup of mucus in the small airways of the lung. These small airways are called bronchioles. Bronchiolitis is almost always caused by a virus. Bronchiolitis starts out with symptoms much like a common cold. But then it gets worse, causing coughing and a high-pitched whistling sound when breathing out called wheezing. Sometimes children have trouble breathing. Symptoms of bronchiolitis can last for 1 to 2 weeks but occasionally can last longer. Symptoms For the first few days, the symptoms of bronchiolitis are much like a cold: • Runny nose. • Stuffy nose. • Cough. • Sometimes a slight fever. Later, your child may have a week or more of working harder than usual to breathe, which may include wheezing. Many infants with bronchiolitis also have an ear infection called otitis media. When to see a doctor If symptoms become serious, call your child's health care provider. This is especially important if your child is younger than 12 weeks old or has other risk factors for bronchiolitis — for example, being born too early, also called premature, or having a heart condition. Get medical attention right away if your child has any of these symptoms: • Has blue...