This paper studies the results and pharmacologic effects of the liquid extracted from Elephantopus scaber L. in curing three major symptoms of bronchitis (cough, sputum and stridor).
Young infants with bronchiolitis can also experience central apnea which is where they have short periods of time where they stop breathing altogether.
Although the main cause of bronchiolitis is respiratory syncytial virus, it can be caused by other viruses like adenovirus, human bocavirus, and human metapneumovirus.
Children at risk for bronchiolitis include those who weren't breastfed, those born prematurely, and those with neuromuscular disorders that cannot easily clear their airways.
Other risk factors for chronic bronchitis include exposure to air pollutants like sulfur and nitrogen dioxide, exposure to dust and silica, as well as genetic factors like having a family history of chronic bronchitis.
The diagnosis of bronchiolitis is largely a clinical diagnosis based on whether RSV is known to be circulating at a given time of the year, the child's age, and the presence of classic signs and symptoms.