More than a cold? Seasonal bronchiolitis campaign launched

A seasonal campaign urging health professionals, parents and carers to be vigilant to the signs and symptoms of bronchiolitis has been launched. The More Than A Cold campaign aims to highlight the risks associated with bronchiolitis, a common lower respiratory tract infection that generally affects babies and young children. It is more common in the winter months. Dr Su Laurent, leading media medic specialising in paediatric health, said: €œThis season, we have already seen a high number of cases of bronchiolitis, so it is important that parents and caregivers are extra vigilant.€ Bronchiolitis is caused by an inflammation of the