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  2. Bronchiolitis - Wikipedia

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    Bronchiolitis is inflammation of the small airways also known as the bronchioles in the lungs. Acute bronchiolitis is caused by a viral infection, usually affecting children younger than two years of age. [5] Symptoms may include fever, cough, runny nose or rhinorrhea, and wheezing. [1]

  3. Bronchiolitis obliterans - Wikipedia

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    Bronchiolitis obliterans results in worsening shortness of breath, wheezing, and a dry cough.The symptoms can start gradually, or severe symptoms can occur suddenly. [9] [10] These symptoms represent an obstructive pattern that is non-reversible with bronchodilator therapy, and need to be related to various lung insults. [11]

  4. Lower respiratory tract infection - Wikipedia

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    Additionally, bronchitis is described as either acute or chronic depending on its presentation and is also further described by the causative agent. Acute bronchitis can be defined as acute bacterial or viral infection of the larger airways in healthy patients with no history of recurrent disease. [ 8 ]

  5. Respiratory syncytial virus - Wikipedia

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    Video: Respiratory Syncytial Virus and Bronchiolitis. Bronchiolitis is a common lower respiratory tract infection characterized by inflammation and obstruction of the small airways in the lungs. [22] While several viruses can cause bronchiolitis, RSV is responsible for about 70% of cases. [4]

  6. Cryptogenic organizing pneumonia - Wikipedia

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    Cryptogenic organizing pneumonia (COP), formerly known as bronchiolitis obliterans organizing pneumonia (BOOP), is an inflammation of the bronchioles (bronchiolitis) and surrounding tissue in the lungs. [2] [3] It is a form of idiopathic interstitial pneumonia. [4]

  7. Diffuse panbronchiolitis - Wikipedia

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    DPB and bronchiolitis obliterans are two forms of primary bronchiolitis. [2] Specific overlapping features of both diseases include strong cough with large amounts of often pus-filled sputum; nodules viewable on lung X-rays in the lower bronchi and bronchiolar area; and chronic sinusitis.

  8. Acute bronchitis - Wikipedia

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    Acute bronchitis; Other names: Chest cold: Figure A shows the location of the lungs and bronchial tubes. Figure B is an enlarged view of a normal bronchial tube. Figure C is an enlarged view of a bronchial tube with bronchitis. Specialty: Pulmonology: Symptoms: Cough with sputum, wheezing, shortness of breath, fever, chest discomfort [1] [2 ...

  9. Necrotizing bronchiolitis - Wikipedia

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    Download as PDF; Printable version; In other projects Wikidata item; ... Necrotizing bronchiolitis is an acute inflammatory lesion of the lower airway, a potential ...