Cryptogenic organizing pneumonia
Evidence: Antibody
Names
Bronchiolitis obliterans with organizing pneumonia
Cryptogenic organizing pneumonia
idiopathic interstitial pneumonia
Description
Cryptogenic organizing pneumonia is inflammation and scarring of the small airways and air sacs of the lungs. The exact cause is not understood, but an autoimmune response is suspected.
Patient Groups
None found
Bloggers
None found
Prevalence
US Cases: 3,500 [Gudmundsson 2006]
Typical Age of onset
40 to 60 years old
Symptoms
Persistent nonproductive cough
Difficult or labored breathing
Fever
Fatigue
Unexplained weight loss