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Background: Bronchiolitis is a heterogeneous group of disorders, each with its own clinical and radiographic presentation, treatment options and prognosis. Until now classifications were based on pathology and radiology. Summary: Bronchioles are smaller than 2mm in diameter and do not contain cartilage and mucous glands in their walls. Bronchiolitis is the term used to designate a disorder of the bronchioles and can have multiple etiologies. A specific diagnosis requires an extensive anamnesis, physical examination, pulmonary function testing, radiographic studies and pathological investigation. We made a classification of bronchiolitis based on etiology, in order to give a diagnostic and therapeutic guidance. Further investigation is needed to optimize treatment for specific types of bronchiolitis. Key messages: In this paper, a classification of bronchiolitis based on etiology is made. The paper provides in the diagnostic and therapeutic approach, although further investigation is needed to optimize treatment for specific types of bronchiolitis.

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