Diffuse Pan Bronchiolitis Presenting with Bronchiectasis: A Case Report
Journal Title: Journal of Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences University - Year 2019, Vol 8, Issue 1
Abstract
Diffuse Pan Bronchiolitis (DPB) is a peculiar airway disease with its pathogenesis enrooted in a complex interplay of various genetic and environmental factors. Airway inflammation, chronic airflow limitation and suppuratives in pulmonary infections are the distinctive features of this entity. It poses a close differential to other frequently encountered pulmonary conditions like chronic bronchitis, emphysema, bronchiectasis and constrictive bronchiolitis. Deferment in diagnosis can culminate in irreversible airway remodeling and progressive respiratory failure. Hence a punctual recognition is vital. Macrolide group of drugs are prime modality of therapy and the response to therapy is benignant. We herein describe a case of DPB with development of sequelae owing to its delayed detection.
Authors and Affiliations
Swathi Karanth M. P, Ketaki Utpat, Unnati Desai, Jyotsna M. Joshi
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