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Bronquiolitis
SÃntomas:
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tos, sibilancia, falta de respiración, o dificultad respiratoria
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piel azulada
por falta de oxÃgeno (cianosis)
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respiración rápida (taquipnea)
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retracciones intercostales
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aleteo nasal en bebés
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fiebre (variable)
Signos y exámenes:
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sibilancia
y sonidos crepitantes que se oyen al auscultar el tórax con un estetoscopio.
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se detecta una disminución de los niveles de oxÃgeno en sangre.
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los exámenes más comunes son
radiografÃa de tórax
y gases en la sangre.
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la muestra de fluido nasal se puede cultivar para determinar cuál es el virus que está presente.
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Fecha de revisión: 11/18/2005
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Versión en inglés revisada por: John Goldenring, MD, MPH, Department of Pediatrics, Children's Hospital, San Diego, CA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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Traducción y localización realizada por: DrTango, Inc.
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