Symptoms of plastic bronchitis include a chronic dry or wet cough that can eject the rigid casts from your throat or lungs. In many cases patients also complain of shortness of breath and …

Plastic bronchitis (PB) is a disorder in which branching casts of the airways -- i.e., accumulations of fluid or tissue that are molded in the shape of the airway -- are expectorated. PB is not a …

Mar 30, 2023 · Plastic bronchitis is a rare respiratory condition that leads to thick, rubbery mucus in the airways, known as bronchial casts. It can affect breathing and oxygen levels.

Plastic bronchitis is a lymphatic flow disorder that causes severe respiratory issues. In children with plastic bronchitis, lymph fluid builds in the airways and forms rubbery or caulk-like plugs …

Sep 5, 2023 · Plastic bronchitis is the buildup of lymph fluid in the lungs. The fluid leaks into the airways and causes tree-like casts to form, blocking the airways. Treatment includes removing …

Jul 29, 2023 · Plastic bronchitis is a rare respiratory condition characterized by the formation of solid casts within the airways. These cast formations can obstruct the flow of air and …

Bronchial casts are often large, thick, tenacious mucus "molds or impressions" of the inner lining of the bronchial tubes of our lungs. They can occur as a result of allergic inflammation, …

Mar 11, 2016 · Plastic bronchitis is a rare lymphatic flow disorder and potentially fatal disease that causes severe respiratory issues. In children with plastic bronchitis, lymph fluid builds in the …

INTRODUCTION: Plastic bronchitis is a rare condition characterized by the formation of bronchial casts that form in airways with the potential to cause obstruction. It is most commonly seen in …

Mar 28, 2002 · Histopathological examination revealed lipid pneumonia resulting from either exogenous lipid ingestion or endogenous lipid pneumonia due to bronchial obstruction.