Viral Lower Respiratory Tract Infection
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When a viral infection affects the lower part of the respiratory system, such as the bronchi and the lungs, it is called a viral lower respiratory tract infection, which can present as bronchitis or bronchiolitis.
How does it show up? Cough, difficulty or noisy breathing, fever, general malaise and, in the youngest, rapid or labored breathing.
Who does it affect? It can occur at any age, but requires special attention in infants, young children, and people with other health conditions.
Which specialist treats it? A pulmonologist evaluates respiratory problems and, in childhood, a pediatrician and a pediatric pulmonologist provide follow-up for the condition. In the case of difficulty breathing, fever that does not go away, or marked listlessness, the prudent thing is to seek timely medical care.
Data on 916 doctors who treat viral lower respiratory tract infection
Which specialist treats viral lower respiratory tract infection?
A viral lower respiratory tract infection in children should be managed by a pediatrician. A pulmonologist, a pediatric pulmonologist, or an allergist may assist depending on the case. Find these specialists.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in viral lower respiratory tract infection
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Andrea Ladrón de Guevara
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Rosa Elena Pena Madero
Dr. Lorely Vianey Bres Ramírez
Dr. Alisi Lucila López Marquez
Dr. Karla Paola Gonzalez Cabezas
Dr. Carolina Garcia
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. María Cristina Velázquez Ochoa
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Kim Danae Díaz Juárez
Dr. Itzel Olivares Lara
Dr. Alma Delia Mejía Rendón
Dr. Carlos Andrés Aceves Barrios
Dr. Karina V. Ramírez García
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. José Luis Lucho Hernández
Frequently asked questions
What is viral lower respiratory tract infection?
When a viral infection affects the lower part of the respiratory system, such as the bronchi and the lungs, it is called a viral lower respiratory tract infection, which can present as bronchitis or bronchiolitis.
Which doctor treats viral lower respiratory tract infection?
A viral lower respiratory tract infection in children should be managed by a pediatrician. A pulmonologist, a pediatric pulmonologist, or an allergist may assist depending on the case. Find these specialists.