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How is bronchiolitis diagnosed?

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Anonymous

14y ago
Updated: 3/9/2024

Bronchiolitis is usually diagnosed through a physical examination by a pediatrician or family physician. The physician often finds an increased heart rate, rapid, labored breathing, and crackles in the lungs when the child inhales.

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