What Are the Common Types of Respiratory Infections in Children?
The most common types of respiratory infections in children include:
- Common Cold: Caused by rhinoviruses, it leads to symptoms like a runny nose, cough, and sneezing. - Bronchiolitis: Mostly caused by the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), it affects the small airways in the lungs. - Pneumonia: An infection that inflames the air sacs in one or both lungs and can be caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi. - Influenza: A viral infection that can cause fever, chills, and severe muscle aches. - Croup: Often caused by the parainfluenza virus, it leads to a distinctive barking cough.
