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Glossary for Bronchiolitis obliterans with obstructive pulmonary disease

  • Breathing difficulties: Various types of breathing difficulty (dyspnea).
  • Bronchiolitis Obliterans - Ozone inhalation: A lung disease caused by inhalation of v. The exposure can cause scarring of the lungs which can lead to obstruction of the small airways and ultimately impaired lung function. Chronic exposure can lead to gradual worsening of symptoms over a period of time. Acute exposure can result in lung damage that may be asymptomatic for a short period of time but can then lead to rapid death due to severe obstructive breathing problems. Severity of symptoms and outcome depend on degree of exposure.
  • Coughing: The noise produced from the sudden expulsion of air from the lungs
  • Death: The cessation of life
  • Respiratory failure: Failure of the respiratory system
  • Tiredness: Feeling tired either physically or mentally


 » Next page: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition))

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