Bronchiolitis Diagnosis
How will your doctor diagnose you with this condition? Learn about the tests, exams, processes, and other information relating to the diagnosis of Bronchiolitis below.
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How to Diagnose Bronchiolitis
To diagnose bronchiolitis, the doctor may do one or more of the following:
- Listen to the child's lungs to check for abnormal breathing, such as wheezing
- Chest x-ray to check for swelling in the airways and signs of Pneumonia (severe case)
- Sample mucus from nose or throat to test for the virus that may be causing the infection
- Blood test to determine the level of oxygen in the blood
- Blood test for complete blood count
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