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Bronchiolitis

Bronchiolitis is a chest infection which affects the bronchioles, the smallest airways in the lungs, that causes babies and young children to wheeze. It affects children under 2 years, most frequently between 1 and 6 months of age.

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In an emergency

If you are in an emergency situation, call 000

Health advice

Get qualified health advice 24/7 for the cost of a local call: 13 HEALTH (13 43 25 84)