Episode 32: Bronchiolitis

Family Health by Mini First Aid

How do you know when your child has a cold or the flu or something even more serious?

Children regularly pick up coughs and viruses and it can be tricky to understand when to worry, how to soothe symptoms and when to keep your child at home - this week’s episode has the answers!

We chatted to Dr Lillie Parker, an NHS paediatrician, about winter colds and flu and about the RSV virus which can cause the more serious condition of bronchiolitis.

Filled with tips, advice and information, we know this episode will be super helpful and strike a chord with every parent or carer this autumn/winter season!

References:

Follow and connect with Dr Lils here on Instagram

Read the Mini First Aid blog about RSV/bronchiolitis.

Find out more from the NHS on Bronchiolitis and read their guide to RSV here.

See the NHS guidance and advice on pregnancy and children’s vaccinations.

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