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Review
. 2004 Mar;10(2):133-41.
doi: 10.1097/00063198-200403000-00008.

Bronchiolitis obliterans: an update

Andrew Chan  1 , Roblee Allen
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Review

Bronchiolitis obliterans: an update

Andrew Chan et al. Curr Opin Pulm Med. 2004 Mar.

Abstract

Purpose of review: Bronchiolitis obliterans (BO) occurs in both post-lung transplant and nontransplant-related individuals, and is characterized by mainly irreversible airflow obstruction that is often ultimately progressive.

Recent findings: While post-lung transplant BO is a major cause of lung allograft dysfunction, and hence is better characterized than nontransplant-related BO, it is likely that many similarities in pathogenesis and treatment apply to both categories.

Summary: Optimal management for BO remains to be established, and the role of retransplantation in this disease requires further consensus. Minimization of risk factors for BO and earlier detection in the form of methacholine challenge testing and HRCT scans of the chest amongst other forms of detection, may help in the stabilization and possible resolution of early BO.

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