Bronchiolitis in children: diagnosis and management

Can you tell me more about the tests/investigations my child may need?

What do these tests involve?

Where will these be carried out? Will my child need to have them in hospital?

Why do you need to know about other details and my child's home life?

If my child doesn't have bronchiolitis, what else might it be?

Can you tell me why you have decided to offer my child this particular type of treatment?

What will it involve?

How will it help my child? What effect will it have on my child's symptoms?

Will my child need to stay in hospital, and if so why?

When will my child be able to come home?

If my child still has a cough after a few weeks, what should I do?

Will over‑the‑counter cough and cold medicines help my child feel better?

Why is it important to make sure no one smokes around my child when they come home?

Can you provide me with any information to help me look after my child?

Can you tell me more about bronchiolitis?

Can you prevent bronchiolitis? Is there a vaccine available?

Is it possible for my child to get bronchiolitis again once they've had it?

Will it affect them in later life?

Will getting bronchiolitis mean my child is more likely to have other breathing problems later, like asthma?

Can my child have their routine vaccinations?

Does my child need to keep away from other children?