Bronchiolitis Obliterans Organizing Pneumonia: Difference between revisions
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Oldver>Mehrdad (Created page with "=== Clinic === * BOOP is a lung disease that causes inflammation in the small air tubes (bronchioles) and air sacs (alveoli). * The signs and symptoms of BOOP vary but often include shortness of breath, a dry cough, and fever. * BOOP can be caused by viral infections, various drugs, and other medical conditions. * If the cause is known, the condition is called secondary BOOP. In many cases, the underlying cause of BOOP is unknown. * These cases are called idiopathic...") |
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Clinic
- BOOP is a lung disease that causes inflammation in the small air tubes (bronchioles) and air sacs (alveoli).
- The signs and symptoms of BOOP vary but often include shortness of breath, a dry cough, and fever.
- BOOP can be caused by viral infections, various drugs, and other medical conditions.
- If the cause is known, the condition is called secondary BOOP. In many cases, the underlying cause of BOOP is unknown.
- These cases are called idiopathic BOOP or cryptogenic organizing pneumonia.