Bronchiolitis In Babies - What Should You Do? | Channel Mum
Summary
TLDRA mother shares her experience with her four-week-old daughter Luna, who was diagnosed with bronchiolitis, a common respiratory infection in infants. The video highlights warning signs of serious breathing issues, such as rib retraction, nasal flaring, and rapid breathing. Luna’s condition worsened, requiring a return to the hospital where she was treated with oxygen. The mother emphasizes the importance of trusting parental instincts and seeking medical help promptly. Additionally, the video provides tips on managing bronchiolitis, recognizing severe symptoms, and preventing infection spread.
Takeaways
- 👶 A mother shared a video of her daughter Luna's breathing issues, which has now been viewed over 2 million times.
- 💡 The video serves as an educational resource on identifying breathing problems in babies and young children.
- 🚨 Two days before the video, Luna had bronchiolitis, but she was initially sent home after improvement.
- 👀 In the video, Luna shows signs of respiratory distress such as rib retractions, nasal flaring, and rapid breathing.
- 🏥 Luna's parents trusted their instincts and took her back to the hospital, where she received immediate attention.
- 🌡 Bronchiolitis is a common lower respiratory infection in children under two, especially those born premature or with underlying conditions.
- 🦠 The condition is caused by the RSV virus and can lead to inflamed bronchioles, impacting breathing.
- 🧑⚕️ Parents are urged to see a GP if their child shows signs like reduced feeding, dry nappies, or a high temperature.
- 📞 Emergency services should be contacted if a baby has blue lips, difficulty breathing, or long pauses in breathing.
- 🧼 Preventative measures include frequent hand washing, cleaning toys, and keeping sick individuals away from vulnerable babies.
Q & A
What was the main concern in the video regarding Luna's health?
-The main concern was Luna's breathing. She was showing signs of retraction and nasal flaring, both of which are indicators of difficulty breathing.
What actions did Luna's parents take when they noticed her symptoms?
-Luna's parents took her to the hospital twice. The first time, after observation, she was sent home. The second time, they took her back because her breathing worsened, and she was rushed to the front of the queue at the hospital.
What were the specific symptoms Luna showed in the video?
-Luna displayed retraction (pulling in at the ribs when breathing), nasal flaring, and rapid breathing.
What condition was Luna diagnosed with?
-Luna was diagnosed with bronchiolitis, a common respiratory tract infection that affects babies and young children.
What virus causes bronchiolitis?
-Bronchiolitis is caused by the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).
Why was Luna more susceptible to bronchiolitis?
-Luna was more susceptible because she was born prematurely at 36 weeks, which is a risk factor for developing bronchiolitis.
How is bronchiolitis typically treated in babies?
-Most cases of bronchiolitis are mild and can be treated at home, similar to a common cold. Babies need rest, fluids, and sometimes medications like paracetamol or ibuprofen to reduce fever. In severe cases, hospitalization and oxygen support may be required.
What advice did the parents give other parents who are concerned about their child’s breathing?
-They advised parents to trust their instincts and get their child checked if they are concerned, as babies can deteriorate quickly. They also emphasized seeking medical attention if a child shows serious symptoms.
What are some serious symptoms of bronchiolitis that require immediate medical attention?
-Serious symptoms include difficulty breathing, blue lips or tongue, pauses in breathing, and low oxygen levels.
What preventive measures are suggested to avoid the spread of bronchiolitis?
-Preventive measures include frequent hand washing, keeping toys and surfaces clean, keeping affected children at home, and keeping newborns away from people with colds or flu.
Outlines
👶 A Year Ago: Worry Over Luna’s Breathing
The speaker recalls being deeply concerned about their newborn daughter Luna's breathing, recording a video to document her condition. This video has since gained over two million views worldwide due to its educational value in recognizing signs of breathing difficulties in babies.
🆘 First-Aid Resources and Luna's Health Scare
The speaker introduces Channel Mum’s first-aid video for parents, which provides life-saving information. They recount Luna's hospital visit two days prior when she was diagnosed with bronchiolitis but initially showed improvement before her condition worsened, leading to concerns over her breathing.
🚑 Recognizing Severe Breathing Symptoms
Luna's symptoms, including rib retraction, nasal flaring, and rapid breathing, led her parents to return to the hospital, where they were rushed to the front of the queue. The speaker emphasizes trusting parental instincts, as babies can deteriorate quickly. Luna’s oxygen levels were dangerously low, requiring overnight oxygen support.
🦠 Bronchiolitis: What Parents Should Know
Bronchiolitis, a common respiratory infection in young children, is explained in detail. Premature babies, like Luna who was born at 36 weeks, and those with heart or lung conditions are more vulnerable. The virus responsible, RSV, causes inflammation in the lungs and can lead to serious symptoms, requiring hospital treatment in severe cases.
🌡️ Symptoms and When to Seek Medical Help
Parents are advised to watch for symptoms like a slight fever, persistent cough, difficulty feeding, or rapid breathing. Guidance is provided on when to see a doctor or call emergency services, especially if the baby has difficulty breathing, turns blue, or experiences long pauses in breathing.
💊 Managing Bronchiolitis at Home
Although there is no direct medication to cure RSV, parents can manage the symptoms with paracetamol or ibuprofen to reduce fever. The virus usually clears up within two weeks, and the speaker advises ensuring the child stays hydrated and taking steps to prevent spreading the infection.
🧼 Preventative Measures and Final Advice
Practical advice on preventing bronchiolitis includes hand washing, keeping toys clean, and avoiding exposure to sick individuals. The speaker reiterates the importance of protecting newborns from viruses, especially from school-aged siblings. They also remind viewers about Channel Mum's first-aid video and available expert support.
🙏 Final Thanks and Call to Action
The speaker concludes the video by thanking the audience for watching and encouraging them to access further resources, including a first-aid video for parents and expert help available in the Channel Mum support group.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡Bronchiolitis
💡Retraction
💡Nasal flaring
💡RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus)
💡Oxygen levels
💡Instincts
💡Premature babies
💡Feeding difficulties
💡Respiratory distress
💡Dehydration
Highlights
The video clip of Luna's breathing has been watched over two million times, serving as an example for worried parents.
Luna was taken to A&E due to concerns of bronchiolitis, and while initially sent home, her condition worsened within 48 hours.
Symptoms of concern in Luna's breathing included retraction at the ribs and nasal flaring.
Luna's oxygen levels were low, leading to her spending a night on oxygen before being discharged the next day.
Bronchiolitis is a common respiratory infection affecting babies and young children under two years old.
Premature babies, those with heart or lung conditions, and infants under eight weeks are more at risk for bronchiolitis.
Bronchiolitis is caused by the RSV virus, which spreads through droplets from coughs or sneezes.
Most cases of bronchiolitis are mild, but some babies may develop serious symptoms requiring hospital treatment.
One in three children in the UK will develop bronchiolitis in their first year.
Bronchiolitis inflames the bronchioles, the smallest airways in the lungs.
RSV and bronchiolitis are most common in the winter and can recur during the same season.
Signs to see a GP include difficulty feeding, rapid or noisy breathing, or a persistent high temperature.
Dial 999 if your baby has difficulty breathing, blue lips or tongue, or long pauses in breathing.
There's no medication to kill the virus, but paracetamol or ibuprofen can help manage symptoms.
Bronchiolitis usually clears up within two weeks without treatment, and most children can be cared for at home.
Transcripts
this time last year I was really worried
about our four week old daughter Lunas
breathing so I took this video of her
this clip has now been watched over two
million times around the world as it's a
really good example of what to look out
for if you're worried about your baby or
your child's breathing so before I tell
you more about Luna story I'd like to
let you know that channel mom has a
video first-day calls for parents which
could help you or someone you know to
save a life so we'll leave all of those
details below so two days before this
clip we've taken Luna to A&E worried
that she may have bronchiolitis which
she did but after a few hours of
observations they sent us home as she
improved massively but 48 hours late
it's very clear to see that Luna is
pulling in at the ribs when she's
breathing this is known as retraction
you can also see she's displaying a
level of what's known as nasal flaring
and she's breathing quite quickly we
weren't happy with how she was breathing
so he took her back to the hospital and
we were rushed to the front of the queue
always trust your own instincts please
if you're not happy always always go and
get your baby or your child checked
babies go downhill very fast so Lunas
oxygen levels were very low and she
couldn't maintain them especially during
feeding so Luna spent a night on oxygen
and was monitored really closely
thankfully by the next day she coped so
well off the oxygen that she was
discharged and has been happy and
healthy mainly ever since bronchiolitis
is a common lower respiratory tract
infection that affects babies and young
children under two years old its more
common in premature babies luna was born
at 36 weeks all those with a heart or a
lung condition and those onto 8 weeks
old bronchiolitis is caused by something
called RSV it's a virus which is spread
through droplets of liquid from the
coughs or sneezes of someone who has the
virus thankfully most cases are mild but
some babies and children will develop
more serious symptoms which do need to
be treated in hospital around one in
three children in the UK will develop
bronchiolitis during their first
of life the infection causes the
smallest Airways in the lungs the
bronchioles to become infected and
inflamed bronchial Isis is most
widespread during the winter and it's
possible to get bronchiolitis more than
once during the same season a slight
high temperature a dry and persistent
cough difficulty feeding or rapid or
noisy breathing see your GP or call NHS
one-one-one if you're worried about your
child your child has taken less than
half their usual amount during the last
two or three feeds or they've had a dry
nappy for 12 hours or more if your child
has a persistent high temperature of 38
degrees or above or if your child seems
very tired or irritable dial 999 for an
ambulance
if your baby is having difficulty
breathing if your baby's tongue or lips
are blue if there are long pauses in
your baby's breathing well there's no
medication to take to kill the virus
although you can give paracetamol or
ibuprofen to bring down their
temperature if necessary and sugar-free
is kinder to their little developing
teeth the infection usually clears up
within two weeks without treatment most
children can be cared for at home in the
same way that you would treat a common
cold make sure your child gets enough
fluid to avoid dehydration you should
wash your hands and your child's hand
frequently wash or wipe toys and
surfaces keep affected children at home
until their symptoms have improved keep
newborn babies away from people with
colds or flu and be mindful of having
brothers or sisters who attend school or
nursery nearby as they're more likely to
come into contact with a virus and pass
it on don't forget channel mum has a
video first-day calls for parents which
could help you or someone you know save
a life all the details are below plus we
have a lovely health visitor and experts
in the channel mum support group you can
answer all of your questions thank you
so much for watching
you
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