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Torres spent much of his time after returning from the war seeking a diagnosis and treatment for his illness, which was later determined to be constrictive bronchiolitis, a life-threatening lung disease.—John C. Moritz, Austin American-Statesman, 24 Apr. 2024 These patients can develop serious complications such as pneumonia, or infection of the lung; as well as bronchiolitis, or inflammation of the airways.—Omer Awan, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024 Blood and urinary cultures may also be performed (bronchiolitis related to RSV can occur with a urinary tract infection in newborns).—Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 3 Oct. 2024 Colds in babies this young can potentially lead to dangerous problems like croup, bronchiolitis, or pneumonia.—Jennifer White, Parents, 1 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for bronchiolitis
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Etymology
borrowed from New Latin, from bronchiolumbronchiole + -itis-itis
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