21/10/2025
Warning Signs Your Child Might Be Struggling With Bronchiolitis. 🚨
Bronchiolitis is the main reason we see babies and toddlers admitted to the clinic during the peak winter season. Watch closely for these symptoms, which mean the inflammation is severe:
Wheezing: 🌬️ This is the most common sign! Listen for a high-pitched, whistling sound when your child breathes out.
Labored Breathing: 🫁 If you see the skin pulling in below the ribs, above the collarbone, or between the ribs with every breath, it means they are using all their muscles just to move air. This is a red flag! ⚠️
Fast Breathing: 💨 Their breathing rate will speed up significantly as the body tries desperately to get enough oxygen.
Feeding Difficulty: 🍼 They may stop feeding well because they are too busy trying to breathe. If a baby can’t finish their bottle or breastfeed without stopping often, this is serious.
# RSV