Self Help

As well as treating your child's bronchiolitis at home, try following these tips to make your child more comfortable:

Humidify the air
If you have access to an air humidifier, try using it to moisten the air, which can ease your child's cough. Alternatively, run the shower or bath for several minutes to steam up the room, then sit in there with your child for about 15 minutes. This may even help to ease a coughing fit. Your home should be a comfortable temperature, but do not make it too warm as this will dry out the air.

Keep your child upright
Try putting your child in their car seat in order to keep them upright, as this will make their breathing easier. If they need to nap while in the seat, make sure that your child's head will not fall forward by supporting it with something, such as a rolled up blanket.

Keep a smoke free environment
Cigarette smoke can aggravate your child's symptoms, so if you smoke, do not do so around your child. Passive smoking can affect the lining of your child's airways, making them less resistant to infection, so keeping smoke away from your child may even help to prevent future bouts of bronchiolitis.