Plastic bronchitis
Plastic bronchitis
Definition
A lymphatic flow disorder that causes severe respiratory issues. In children with plastic bronchitis, lymph fluid builds in the airways and forms rubbery or caulk-like plugs (known as casts). These casts block the airways, making it difficult to breathe.
Also known as croupous bronchitis, fibrinous bronchitis, pseudo-membranous bronchitis — per MONDO