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How can I help my child with bronchiolitis?

My son was diagnosed with bronchiolitis. How can I help my child with bronchiolitis?

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Keep them hydrated and help them by suctioning their nose the best you can. You can use saline with nasal suctioning to help loosen up any dried mucous. Humidifiers can help, especially while sleeping. If they are not drinking well and having good wet diapers, they may need IV fluids, or if they are struggling to breathe they may need oxygen, so those are two reasons to take them to the hospital/doctor.

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You can increase fluids to loosen mucus and according to the age, zarbees can be given for the cough. CPT can also loosen the mucus. If any audible wheezes or change in color or trouble feeding he would need to be checked immediately.