Bronchiolitis obliterans syndrome
Bronchiolitis obliterans syndrome
Definition
A lung disorder that is mainly associated with chronic allograft dysfunction after lung transplantation and that is characterized by inflammation and fibrosis of bronchiolar walls that reduce the diameter of the bronchioles and result in progressive and irreversible airflow obstruction.
Also known as BOOP, constrictive bronchiolitis, organised pneumonia, organized pneumonia — per MONDO