Bronchiolitis Obiterans 

Exam Cram

• Bronchiolitis obliterans: progressive small bronchiole destruction through inflammation from chronic transplant rejection, autoimmune diseases, severe infections or toxins

• Presentation: gradual worsening shortness of breath, reduced exercise tolerance

• Diagnosis: HRCT- bronchial wall thickening and air trapping

• Management: treat underlying cause where possible (e.g. AI disease, infection, toxin), poor prognosis