Bronchiolitis

[wasMissD]

Hi
My 15 week old has today been diagnosed with bronchiolitis (I'd never heard of it before). Doctor checked his oxygen etc, he is fine in himself (eating, peeing, smiling etc), just wheezing and coughing.

Just wondered if anyone has had an experience of it where their child HASN'T been hospitalised. All the things I've read on here sound horrendous! My GP told me it is really common, so I'm not too concerned, but I suppose I'm looking for a little reassurance.
Thanks

My son had it several times until he was two, was never hospitalised. Wheezed a lot, got an inhaler etc. For some reason once he was two it stopped (he’s now almost 11).
It was wretched and stressful, but ok. Keep a close eye and back to docs whenever you think it may be reoccurring

DD has itnwhen she was a few months old. Wasn’t hospitalised but I dod find for years after when ever she was ill it was always her chest.

It's really horrible but yes it is very common. I've had personal experience of it and professional and it doesn't always need hospitalisation. My son was coughing like mad but his oxygen Sats were ok and he was able to keep down more than half of his milk.

If you are at all worried though or things worsen please go to A&E. They honestly won't mind

Thank you for your quick responses. He's my first and every little thing is so scary! He's eating more than usual and he's so happy bless him. He sounds like a little asthmatic poor mite. The doctors have been brilliant and I know what to look out for if he does need to go to a and e.
Just reassured that not all children have been in hospital. Such a horrible virus.

Mine had it twice by the time he was 7 weeks old. First time he was hospitalised partly because he was so tiny but second time we had to go to hospital a couple of times to get it checked but he wasn't admitted. It's horrible though. I'm convinced he's going to get it again.

Dd had it at the same age. Humidified air, raising cot head, keeping her upright all helped,

Thanks.
I've raised the cotbed and got the snufflebabe rub in his chest

Op, just to reassure you approximately 95% of babies get the bronchiolitis virus (rsv) by the time they are one! Most parents would just think it was a cold, some babies suffer more and no one really seems to know why. The vast majority of babies don't need to be hospitalised. I hope your little one is ok, it's hard when they are little did you get advice about signs to look for that means you should take him back to be seen?

My newborn had it when she was about 4 weeks old and she wasn’t hospitalised. It was miserable though, she slept a lot and really struggled when she was awake. Oh, and be prepared for it to last a few weeks. It’s not a quick clearer. I hope your LO feels better soon

Yeah I did. She said if he wasn't feeding properly, was listless or really agitated, and to keep eye on his breathing.
I can't believe I've never heard of it before!

Thanks everyone, you're so kind ☺️