Inflammation of the BRONCHIOLES leading to an obstructive lung disease. Bronchioles are characterized by fibrous granulation tissue with bronchial exudates in the lumens. Clinical features include a nonproductive cough and DYSPNEA.
A form that is histologically characterized by intraluminal polyps of organizing connective tissue.
A form that is characterized by partial or complete obstruction of bronchiolar lumens resulting from chronic bronchiolar inflammation, scarring, and smooth muscle hypertrophy.
Synonyms: Exudative Bronchiolitides, Constrictive Bronchiolitis, Proliferative Bronchiolitis, Bronchiolitis Obliterans, Bronchiolitis, Constrictive, Bronchiolitides, Exudative, Proliferative Bronchiolitides, Bronchiolitis, Proliferative, Constrictive Bronchiolitides, Bronchiolitides, Proliferative, Bronchiolitides, Constrictive, Exudative Bronchiolitis, Bronchiolitis, Exudative
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do not confuse with BRONCHIOLITIS OBLITERANS ORGANIZING PNEUMONIA see CRYPTOGENIC ORGANIZING PNEUMONIA ,88
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