What Is Bronchiolitis?
7. Complications
Bronchiolitis can cause pauses in breathing in some babies and, as mentioned, their skin can begin to turn blue. They can also become dehydrated if they are refusing to drink and this in itself is potentially dangerous. Symptoms of dehydration in babies include a dry mouth, fewer tears than usual, and a sunken area on the top of their head.
If the baby cannot breathe properly then there is a real risk of the oxygen levels in their body falling. Those with a weakened immune system are also at a risk of the infection rapidly becoming more severe. If this does happen then the patient should be found immediate medical assistance.
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