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BRONCHIOLITIS [5 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-11-18
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Human Diseases - Various
- Respiratory System
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- cryptogenic organizing pneumonia
1, record 1, English, cryptogenic%20organizing%20pneumonia
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- COP 1, record 1, English, COP
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- bronchiolitis obliterans with organizing pneumonia 1, record 1, English, bronchiolitis%20obliterans%20with%20organizing%20pneumonia
correct, obsolete
- BOOP 2, record 1, English, BOOP
correct, obsolete
- BOOP 2, record 1, English, BOOP
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Previously called bronchiolitis obliterans with organizing pneumonia, cryptogenic organizing pneumonia (COP) is a rare lung condition in which the small airways (bronchioles), the tiny air-exchange sacs (alveoli) and the walls of small bronchi become inflamed and plugged with connective tissue. ... Most people who have COP experience a persistent nonproductive cough and — depending on how much of the lung is affected — may have shortness of breath with exertion, a low-grade fever and a general unwell feeling. 3, record 1, English, - cryptogenic%20organizing%20pneumonia
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The condition is "cryptogenic" because the cause is unknown, and "organizing" because it is an unresolved pneumonia. COP is only diagnosed when all other possible causes of pneumonia have been eliminated. 2, record 1, English, - cryptogenic%20organizing%20pneumonia
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Maladies humaines diverses
- Appareil respiratoire
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- pneumopathie organisée cryptogénique
1, record 1, French, pneumopathie%20organis%C3%A9e%20cryptog%C3%A9nique
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- POC 1, record 1, French, POC
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- bronchiolite oblitérante avec pneumopathie organisée 1, record 1, French, bronchiolite%20oblit%C3%A9rante%20avec%20pneumopathie%20organis%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun, obsolete
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Enfermedades humanas varias
- Aparato respiratorio
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- neumonía organizativa criptogenética
1, record 1, Spanish, neumon%C3%ADa%20organizativa%20criptogen%C3%A9tica
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
- NOC 1, record 1, Spanish, NOC
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La neumonía organizativa criptogenética (NOC) es una enfermedad pulmonar poco frecuente de origen desconocido con una clínica, una radiología y una histología características. 1, record 1, Spanish, - neumon%C3%ADa%20organizativa%20criptogen%C3%A9tica
Record 2 - internal organization data 2022-12-02
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Human Diseases - Various
- The Lungs
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- bronchiolitis obliterans
1, record 2, English, bronchiolitis%20obliterans
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- BO 2, record 2, English, BO
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- popcorn lung 3, record 2, English, popcorn%20lung
correct, familiar
- popcorn worker’s lung 4, record 2, English, popcorn%20worker%26rsquo%3Bs%20lung
correct, familiar
- obliterative bronchiolitis 5, record 2, English, obliterative%20bronchiolitis
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Bronchiolitis obliterans is a serious, irreversible lung disease that is often caused by exposure to toxins; it can also develop after a lung or bone marrow transplant. Also known as obliterative bronchiolitis and "popcorn lung," it causes symptoms similar to those of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) or asthma, such as coughing and shortness of breath. 5, record 2, English, - bronchiolitis%20obliterans
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Bronchiolitis obliterans earned the nickname "popcorn lung" after an outbreak affected a group of people who worked in a popcorn production plant. The cause was traced to inhalation of diacetyl, a chemical that was used to give microwave popcorn its buttery flavor. 5, record 2, English, - bronchiolitis%20obliterans
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Maladies humaines diverses
- Poumons
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- bronchiolite oblitérante
1, record 2, French, bronchiolite%20oblit%C3%A9rante
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2022-11-25
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Viral Diseases
- The Lungs
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- respiratory syncytial virus bronchiolitis
1, record 3, English, respiratory%20syncytial%20virus%20bronchiolitis
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- RSV bronchiolitis 2, record 3, English, RSV%20bronchiolitis
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Bronchiolitis is a common lower respiratory tract infection in infants and young children, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is the most common cause of this infection. RSV is transmitted through contact with respiratory droplets either directly from an infected person or self-inoculation by contaminated secretions on surfaces. Patients with RSV bronchiolitis usually present with two to four days of upper respiratory tract symptoms such as fever, rhinorrhea, and congestion, followed by lower respiratory tract symptoms such as increasing cough, wheezing, and increased respiratory effort. 3, record 3, English, - respiratory%20syncytial%20virus%20bronchiolitis
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Maladies virales
- Poumons
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- bronchiolite à virus respiratoire syncytial
1, record 3, French, bronchiolite%20%C3%A0%20virus%20respiratoire%20syncytial
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- bronchiolite à VRS 2, record 3, French, bronchiolite%20%C3%A0%20VRS
correct, feminine noun
- bronchiolite à RSV 3, record 3, French, bronchiolite%20%C3%A0%20RSV
feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La bronchiolite à VRS est habituellement modérée, mais nécessite néanmoins une hospitalisation dans 2 à 3 % des cas, lorsque survient une détresse respiratoire sous forme de tachypnée (respirations rapides) et une dégradation de l'état général. 4, record 3, French, - bronchiolite%20%C3%A0%20virus%20respiratoire%20syncytial
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
bronchiolite à RSV : L'abréviation «RSV» provient du terme anglais «respiratory syncytial virus». 5, record 3, French, - bronchiolite%20%C3%A0%20virus%20respiratoire%20syncytial
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2000-01-21
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Bronchi
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- bronchiolitis
1, record 4, English, bronchiolitis
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Inflammation of the bronchioles. 2, record 4, English, - bronchiolitis
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Bronches
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- bronchiolite
1, record 4, French, bronchiolite
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Inflammation des bronchioles. 2, record 4, French, - bronchiolite
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Bronquios
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- bronquiolitis
1, record 4, Spanish, bronquiolitis
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
- bronquitis capilar 2, record 4, Spanish, bronquitis%20capilar
feminine noun
- bronquitis aguda obliterante 2, record 4, Spanish, bronquitis%20aguda%20obliterante
feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Infección vírica de las vías respiratorias inferiores. 3, record 4, Spanish, - bronquiolitis
Record 5 - internal organization data 1995-02-02
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Bronchi
- Occupational Health and Safety
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- severe bronchiolitis
1, record 5, English, severe%20bronchiolitis
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Canada Diseases Weekly Report. 2, record 5, English, - severe%20bronchiolitis
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Bronches
- Santé et sécurité au travail
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- bronchiolite grave
1, record 5, French, bronchiolite%20grave
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Rapport hebdomadaire des maladies au Canada. 2, record 5, French, - bronchiolite%20grave
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Bronquios
- Salud y seguridad en el trabajo
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- bronquiolitis aguda
1, record 5, Spanish, bronquiolitis%20aguda
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La bronquiolitis aguda es un proceso inflamatorio de las vías aéreas periféricas, generalmente precedido de infección de las vías aéreas superiores y rápidamente se manifiesta por tos seca en accesos acompañados de disnea y cianosis según la intensidad del proceso. La mayoría de las veces se presenta en forma aguda y epidémica en época invernal. 1, record 5, Spanish, - bronquiolitis%20aguda
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