RT Journal
A1 Punnoose AR, Golub RM
T1 REspiratory syncytial virus bronchiolitis
JF JAMA
JO JAMA
YR 2012
FD January 11
VO 307
IS 2
SP 213
OP 213
DO 10.1001/jama.2011.1890
UL http://dx.doi.org/10.1001/jama.2011.1890
AB 
Respiratory syncytial virus  (RSV) usually causes cold-like symptoms but can also cause more severe diseases, such as pneumonia and bronchiolitis. Bronchiolitis , an inflammation of the small airways in the lung with increased mucus production and bronchospasms (contraction and relaxation of the small airways), most often occurs in children younger than 2 years. In children, RSV infections may start out with fever, mild cough, and congestion. This can lead to worsening cough and labored and rapid breathing that interfere with the ability to eat and drink. In the United States, RSV infections usually occur between November and May but may occur earlier in the year in some areas. The infection spreads by contact with an infected person's saliva and mucus containing the virus.