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Popcorn lung9

• Bronchiolitis obliterans (BO), also known as obliterative bronchiolitis, constrictive bronchiolitis and popcorn lung, is a disease that results in obstruction of the smallest airways of the lungs (bronchioles) due to inflammation. (wikipedia.org)
• Flavoring-Related lung disease, formally known as popcorn lung or bronchiolitis obliterans, is a bronchiolar airway disorder of the lungs in which the bronchioles are plugged with granulation tissue. (hfmlegal.com)
• It is known for causing respiratory issues including lung disease and bronchiolitis obliterans, a.k.a. "popcorn lung. (uschemicalstorage.com)
• Popcorn lung (bronchiolitis obliterans) is a type of lung disease, but it is not cancer. (bestvape.ie)
• Popcorn lung, also known as bronchiolitis obliterans, is a respiratory condition that gained attention due to its association with a flavoring chemical called diacetyl. (knowyourvape.com)
• The term "popcorn lung" originated from a cluster of cases that occurred among workers in a microwave popcorn factory. (knowyourvape.com)
• Popcorn lung, technically known as bronchiolitis obliterans, is a rare and serious lung disease that damages the smallest airways in the lungs, leading to severe respiratory symptoms. (knowyourvape.com)
• Popcorn lung also named bronchiolitis obliterans (BO). (aspirecig.com)
• Popcorn lung' or 'bronchiolitis obliterans' is a rare condition that results from the damage incurred by the small airways of the lungs. (totalpchealth.com)

Pneumonia13

• It is not related to cryptogenic organizing pneumonia, previously known as bronchiolitis obliterans organizing pneumonia. (wikipedia.org)
• When organizing pneumonia is associated with granulation tissue in the bronchiolar lumen, the qualifying term bronchiolitis obliterans (BO) is added. (medscape.com)
• 1) the cause has been determined, (2) the cause remains undetermined but is occurring in a specific and relevant context, (3) the disease is cryptogenic (idiopathic) organizing pneumonia (COP). (medscape.com)
• Cryptogenic organizing pneumonia (COP) is often confused with bronchiolitis obliterans organizing pneumonia (BOOP). (medscape.com)
• Bronchiolitis obliterans organizing pneumonia is an inflammatory reaction with a variety of causes. (medscape.com)
• Radiologically identical peripheral airspace consolidation occurs in patients with chronic eosinophilic pneumonia (CEP) and BOOP. (medscape.com)
• Transbronchial lung biopsy confirmed the diagnosis of bronchiolitis obliterans organizing pneumonia. (medscape.com)
• Parainfluenza virus (PIV) is second in importance only to RSV as a cause of lower respiratory tract disease in children and pneumonia and bronchiolitis in infants younger than 6 months. (medscape.com)
• PIV pneumonia and bronchiolitis are caused primarily by the PIV-3 strain. (medscape.com)
• Nonspecific interstitial pneumonitis, usual interstitial pneumonia, and bronchiolitis obliterans organizing pneumonia may be the sole histologic expression of the disease. (wustl.edu)
• Presumably, like in idiopathic interstitial pneumonia, acute exacerbations of chronic HP may occur without further exposure to the offending antigen. (wustl.edu)
• In 2006, Penny received a diagnosis of a rare lung disease called Bronchiolitis Obliterans with Organizing Pneumonia - BOOP for short, was not as adorable as it sounds. (life-source.org)
• Most cases of pulmonary fibrosis have no associated aetiology and are classified by histological features which include usual interstitial pneumonitis (UIP), desquamative interstitial pneumonitis (DIP), lymphocytic interstitial pneumonitis (LIP), and bronchiolitis obliterans with organising pneumonia (BOOP). (bmj.com)

Termed bronchiolitis obliterans syndrome2

• The disease is often termed bronchiolitis obliterans syndrome (BOS) in the setting of post lung transplantation and hematopoietic stem cell transplant (HSCT). (wikipedia.org)
• Since OB is difficult to diagnose, a committee sponsored by now accepted as appropriate treatment for end-stage the International Society for Heart and Lung Transplan- tation (ISHLT) proposed a clinical description of OB, One-year survival for lung transplant recipients has termed bronchiolitis obliterans syndrome This risen from 47% in 1988 to 75% in 2001. (pdfdrugs.com)

Syndrome5

• GUILFORD, Conn., Aug. 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - AI Therapeutics, Inc. , a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing novel therapeutics for rare diseases, announced today the commencement of an investigator initiated Phase 2 study at UC San Francisco (UCSF) for its novel inhaled form of sirolimus, LAM-001, for the treatment of bronchiolitis obliterans syndrome (BOS) in patients post-lung transplant. (itbusinessnet.com)
• Manifesting as bronchiolitis obliterans syndrome with obliteration of the airway lumen, it occurs in 50% of patients by year 5 and in 75% by year 10. (utoronto.ca)
• Bronchiolitis obliterans syndrome after single-lung transplantation: impact of time to onset on functional pattern and survival. (bvsalud.org)
• Among risk factors for the progression of bronchiolitis obliterans syndrome (BOS) after lung transplantation (LT), the influence of time to BOS onset is not known. (bvsalud.org)
• Background: Universal ganciclovir (GCV) prophylaxis is a strategy aimed at reducing cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection and delaying the development of bronchiolitis obliterans syndrome (BOS). (utmb.edu)

Development of bronchiolitis obliterans1

• The findings suggest that viral infections and chronic rejection play a synergistic role in the development of bronchiolitis obliterans after human heart-lung and lung transplantation: the virus infection may stimulate chronic rejection and rejection may hamper the local defense against the virus. (rug.nl)

Respiratory3

• Also known as Bronchiolitis, Obliterans, this recently discovered disease causes unpleasant symptoms such as wheezing, respiratory problems and coughing. (vapecould.com)
• Naturally occurring SCGB1A1 is the most abundant protein in the fluid that lines the respiratory tract in both the upper and lower lung, including the sinus cavities. (trovetherapeutics.com)
• Unlike many treatments that provide symptomatic treatment only, Therabron™ has the potential to impact the underlying disease process, or to help resolve inflamed airways in a wide range of respiratory conditions such as persistent sinusitis, bronchiolitis obliterans (a type of pulmonary fibrosis) in lung and hematopoitetic cell transplant recipients, and acute lung injury such as that due to smoke inhalation. (trovetherapeutics.com)

Diagnosis of bronchiolitis1

• 4. What clinical history is consistent with a diagnosis of bronchiolitis obliterans? (cdc.gov)

Diacetyl6

• Diacetyl naturally occurs in fermented products such as cultured milk products and alcoholic drinks. (vapecould.com)
• Diacetyl also may be found in homes through the vapor that occurs when a bag of finished microwave popcorn is opened. (fmi.org)
• Diacetyl has been linked to the lung disease bronchiolitis obliterans, especially in occupations that involve the manufacturing or use of certain artificial butter flavorings. (fmi.org)
• Diacetyl is a naturally occurring compound that is found in some fruits and dairy products. (knowyourvape.com)
• We do not add Diacetyl or Acetyl Propionyl (a/k/a 2,3-pentanedione) to any of our products, however diacetyl and/or acetyl propionyl may naturally occur in the flavor extraction process in some of our products. (flavorah.com)
• The inhalation of flavoring concentrate may expose you to hazardous chemicals, toxins, and nanoparticles, including diacetyl, acetyl propionyl and/or acetoin, which have been associated with permanent lung injury and disease, including bronchiolitis obliterans, a disease characterized by inflammation and scarring of the small airways of the lungs, which leads to severe and disabling shortness of breath. (flavorah.com)

Obliterative1

• This is how the disease was given its nickname, although the true name of the disease is obliterative bronchiolitis, bronchiolitis obliterans or constrictive bronchiolitis. (vapecould.com)

Shortness2

• Bronchiolitis obliterans results in worsening shortness of breath, wheezing, and a dry cough. (wikipedia.org)
• This condition is referred to as bronchiolitis obliterans, and presents with chest pain, shortness of breath, wheezing and coughing. (totalpchealth.com)

Pulmonary1

• The exaggerated immune response to repeated inhalation of these particles leads to infiltration and proliferation of activated pulmonary macrophages and lymphocytes, resulting in lymphocytic alveolitis and bronchiolitis with noncaseating granulomas. (cdc.gov)

Lung transplantation1

• Airway damage resulting in bronchiolitis obliterans occurs frequently in patients after heart-lung and lung transplantation. (rug.nl)

Complication1

• Bronchiolitis obliterans is a common complication in lung transplants because transplanted lungs are at greater risk of alloimmunization as compared to healthy lungs. (wikipedia.org)

ARDS1

• ARDS), and bronchiolitis obliterans or bronchitis but is caused by inhalation of toxic nitrogen oxides produced by freshly fermented corn or alfalfa silage. (merckmanuals.com)

Rejection2

• Rejection and bronchiolitis obliterans accounted for 2 deaths each. (nih.gov)
• Generally, chronic rejection is assumed to be the most important cause of bronchiolitis obliterans. (rug.nl)

Bronchiolar1

• Fibrosis with bronchiolar obliteration occurs with continued exposure. (merckmanuals.com)

Obliteration1

• On day 56 after infection, the bronchioles showed scarring in the submucosa and obliteration of the lumen, typical features of bronchiolitis obliterans. (rug.nl)

Asthma3

• Some workers develop asthma, bronchitis, or a rare lung disease called bronchiolitis obliterans. (cdc.gov)
• In irritant-associated vocal cord dysfunction, which mimics asthma, abnormal apposition and closure of the vocal cords, especially during inspiration, occur after acute irritant inhalation. (msdmanuals.com)
• Asthma - If asthmatic symptoms only occur at work, it is likely something in the workplace triggers the condition. (freedmanlorry.com)

Lungs4

• These bronchi further divide into smaller and smaller branches known as bronchioles, ultimately leading to the alveoli, which are tiny air sacs in the lungs where gas exchange (oxygen uptake and carbon dioxide removal) occurs during respiration. (labtestsguide.com)
• Bronchiolitis obliterans is a rare and serious lung disease that causes inflammation and scarring of the small airways in the lungs, leading to breathing difficulties and irreversible lung damage. (knowyourvape.com)
• When an abnormality, due to any disease, occurs in this area, the capacity of lungs in providing oxygen reduces. (epainassist.com)
• Pneumothorax or lung collapse occurs when the air escapes from the lungs due to a hole. (totalpchealth.com)

BOOP1

• Bronchiolitis Obliterans Organizing PneumoniaBronchiolitis individuals dying discovery( or BOOP) Renders the pide of the chambers and breaking setup in the individuals. (lakesinclair.org)

Symptoms3

• Symptoms may not occur until two to eight weeks following toxic exposure or infection. (wikipedia.org)
• The symptoms can start gradually, or severe symptoms can occur suddenly. (wikipedia.org)
• Symptoms are typically gradual in onset and progressive, but acute severe symptoms can occur. (cdc.gov)

Inhalation1

• Bronchiolitis obliterans - Certain chemical inhalation at work can destroy the bronchioles, leading to chronic lung diseases. (freedmanlorry.com)

Exposure3

• Please contact SHARP if you suspect a case of food flavoring lung disease (Toll Free: 1-888-667-4277) or would like more information about bronchiolitis obliterans associated with exposure to food flavorings. (cdc.gov)
• in farmers, in whom chronic bronchitis is far more common, occurs independently of smoking status, is linked to thermophilic actinomycete exposure, and leads to findings similar to those of hypersensitivity pneumonitis on diagnostic testing. (merckmanuals.com)
• Fibrosis may occur with chronic exposure. (cdc.gov)

Naturally4

• Naturally occurring glucocorticoids (hydrocortisone), which also have salt-retaining properties, are used as replacement therapy in adrenocortical deficiency states. (nih.gov)
• It also occurs in some foods naturally, such as during the fermentation process when brewing certain types of beer. (uschemicalstorage.com)
• Therabron™ is based on a naturally occurring secretoglobin protein called SCGB1A1, CC10, CC16, CCSP, or uteroglobin, and is a potent anti-inflammatory agent. (trovetherapeutics.com)
• Secretoglobins are naturally occurring proteins produced in the body by Club Cells. (trovetherapeutics.com)

Viral1

• In diffuse large B-cell lymphoma patients, viral infections occurred more frequently in those who received rituximab. (mdtodate.com)

Affects1

• Bronchiolitis obliterans affects up to 5.5% of people who have received HSCT. (wikipedia.org)

Diseases2

• Eggshell calcification may occur in lymph nodes, and eventually the diseases may be complicated by the development of large massive areas of fibrosis in the upper lung zones. (nih.gov)
• A handout on this topic is available at http://familydoctor.org/familydoctor/en/diseases-conditions/rheumatoid-arthritis.html . (aafp.org)

Survival2

• The aim of the study was to assess if BOS occurring earlier after LT is associated with worse functional prognosis and worse graft survival . (bvsalud.org)
• The survival of a graft in a host, the factors responsible for the survival and the changes occurring within the graft during growth in the host. (lookformedical.com)

Disease6

• Dear Physician, We ask that you report any possible case of bronchiolitis obliterans or food flavoring lung disease to the SHARP program. (cdc.gov)
• If you believe you or a loved one may be suffering from bronchiolitis obliterans, contact an attorney who knows the disease and how to help victims get the compensation they need. (hfmlegal.com)
• Such efforts have not occurred in clinical trials of NHL and thus we are left to examine case series and try to discern its value for this disease. (authorea.com)
• Although lung disease occurs more often in some occupations than others, everyone is vulnerable to work-related lung disease. (freedmanlorry.com)
• enough disease is a theory Occurring association and returns known as a recommended prier because it could try to a menstrual warning as with similar organizations. (lakesinclair.org)
• The today and the has reduce occurring disease. (lakesinclair.org)

Patients4

• Serious infections (NCI CTCAE Grade 3 or 4), including sepsis, occurred in less than 5% of patients with NHL in the single-arm studies. (mdtodate.com)
• In studies of monotherapy, rituximab-induced B-cell depletion occurred in 70% to 80% of patients with NHL. (mdtodate.com)
• Decreased IgM and IgG serum levels occurred in 14% of these patients. (mdtodate.com)
• Results: CMV pneumonitis occurred in 16%, 8%, 17% and 19% of patients in the D + R + , D - R + , D + R - and D - R - groups, respectively. (utmb.edu)

Bronchioles1

• Inflammation and damage to the bronchioles can occur in many ways. (vapecould.com)

Lymphocytes1

• Depressed production of eosinophils and lymphocytes occurs, but erythropoiesis and production of polymorphonuclear leukocytes are stimulated. (nih.gov)

Term2

• Prior descriptions occurred as early as 1956, with the term "bronchiolitis obliterans" used first by Reynaud in 1835. (wikipedia.org)
• Harmful effects of nitrogen dioxide (NO 2 ) often occur from either high-level short-term or low-level long-term exposures. (medscape.com)

Fatal2

• approximately 80% of fatal reactions occurred with first infusion. (drugs.com)
• RUXIENCE should only be administered by a healthcare professional with appropriate medical support to manage severe infusion-related reactions that can be fatal if they occur ( 2.1 ). (drugs.com)

Peripheral1

• There has been an association shown between the increased use of peripheral stem cells and the risk of developing bronchiolitis obliterans. (wikipedia.org)

Reactions1

• Infusion-related reactions typically occurred within 30 to 120 minutes of beginning the first infusion and resolved with slowing or interruption of the rituximab infusion and with supportive care (diphenhydramine, acetaminophen , and intravenous saline). (mdtodate.com)

Damage1

• This includes the amount of the chemical at which any damage might occur. (bestvape.ie)

Rare1

• Bronchiolitis obliterans is rare in the general population. (wikipedia.org)

Frequently1

• The illness occurs most frequently in young, non-smoking males. (hfmlegal.com)

Diagnostic1

• In part, this apparent increase simply reflects improved diagnostic techniques, but an actual increase appears to have also occurred. (medscape.com)

Onset1

• RA onset can occur at any age, but it peaks between 30 and 50 years of age. (aafp.org)