Definition
bronchiolitises
noun
- Plural of bronchiolitis; instances or cases of inflammation of the small airways (bronchioles) in the lungs, typically caused by viral infection.
Usage: Medical term; Plural form
Examples
- The pediatric ward treated several bronchiolitises during the winter respiratory season.
- Bronchiolitises in infants are often caused by respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).
- The hospital documented an increase in bronchiolitises among children under two years old.
- Severe bronchiolitises may require hospitalization and oxygen support.
- Most bronchiolitises resolve within one to three weeks with supportive care.