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Bronchiolitis Obliterans

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Definition: 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.  do not confuse with BRONCHIOLITIS OBLITERANS ORGANIZING PNEUMONIA see CRYPTOGENIC ORGANIZING PNEUMONIA   
Examples Cryptogenic Organizing Pneumonia 		Other names Bronchiolitis, Proliferative; Bronchiolitis, Exudative; Proliferative Bronchiolitides; Exudative Bronchiolitides; Constrictive Bronchiolitides; Bronchiolitis, Constrictive; Bronchiolitides, Proliferative; Bronchiolitides, Exudative; Bronchiolitides, Constrictive; Proliferative Bronchiolitis; Exudative Bronchiolitis; Constrictive Bronchiolitis

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