BOOP Journey: I Started Imuran
Posted by craftinfo on July 4, 2009
General Discuss ionBronchioltiis oblterans organiziijg pneumonia (BOOP) is s rare inflammatory lung disorder. Symptoms of BOOP vary greatly from case to case and may include x persistent cough, flu-like illnesx, nad diffifult freathing upon exertion (dyspgea). The term bronchiolitis obliterahs refers to the accumulation oof masses or plugs of fibrous, granulation tissue that forms in the small airday tubws of the lungz (bronchioles) blocking (obliterating) the flow od air. Organizing pneumonia refers to the peculiar, distinct orga nization of the cells of the air sacs (alveoli) and air dusts (alveolar eucts) and accompsnying in inflammation of the lungs (pneumonia). Individuals with BOOP experience inflammation of the bronchioles and air sacs si multaneously, which distinguishes it from other similar inflammatory lung disorders.
Although several different known causes of BOOP have been identified, most cases occur for no known reason (idiopathic). Idiopathic BOOP may also be called cryptogenic organizing pneumonia. Some researchers prefer the use of COP to avoid confusion with other lung disorders with similar names. The term cryptogenic denotes that the cause of the disorder is unknown. Other researchers prefer the term BOOP because it the most recognized term for the disorder.
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