Diffuse panbronchiolitis
Diffuse panbronchiolitis is an inflammatory lung disease of unknown cause. DPB causes severe inflammation and nodule-like lesions of terminal bronchioles, chronic sinusitis, and intense coughing with large amounts of sputum production. It is associated with progressive respiratory failure, hypercapnia, and can eventually lead to pulmonary hypertension and cor pulmonale. The highest incidence occurs among Japanese people, followed by Koreans. Daily...