Abstract
Diffuse panbronchiolitis is a type of chronic bronchiolitis associated with chronic sinusitis and infection of the lower respiratory tract. The cause of this disease is unknown, and it is being seen with increasing prevalence among the Japanese population. This article discusses treatment in light of recent studies.
MeSH terms
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Adult
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Bronchiolitis* / blood
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Bronchiolitis* / diagnosis
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Bronchiolitis* / drug therapy
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Bronchiolitis* / ethnology
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Bronchiolitis* / immunology
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Chronic Disease
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Erythromycin / therapeutic use
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HLA Antigens / blood
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Humans
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Japan / epidemiology
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Middle Aged
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Prevalence
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Prognosis
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Respiratory Function Tests
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Sinusitis / complications
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Tomography, X-Ray Computed
Substances
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HLA Antigens
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Erythromycin