Matches in DBpedia 2014 for { ?s ?p Bronchiolitis obliterans organizing pneumonia (BOOP) is a non-infectious pneumonia; specifically, an inflammation of the bronchioles (bronchiolitis) and surrounding tissue in the lungs. It is often a complication of an existing chronic inflammatory disease such as rheumatoid arthritis, or it can be a side effect of certain medications such as amiodarone. BOOP was first described by Dr. Gary Epler in 1985.Some authors have recommended the use of an alternate name, cryptogenic organizing pneumonia (COP), to reduce confusion with bronchiolitis obliterans, a distinct and unrelated disease.The clinical features and radiological imaging resemble infectious pneumonia. However, diagnosis is suspected after there is no response to multiple antibiotics, and blood and sputum cultures are negative for organisms.. }
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- Bronchiolitis_obliterans_organizing_pneumonia abstract "Bronchiolitis obliterans organizing pneumonia (BOOP) is a non-infectious pneumonia; specifically, an inflammation of the bronchioles (bronchiolitis) and surrounding tissue in the lungs. It is often a complication of an existing chronic inflammatory disease such as rheumatoid arthritis, or it can be a side effect of certain medications such as amiodarone. BOOP was first described by Dr. Gary Epler in 1985.Some authors have recommended the use of an alternate name, cryptogenic organizing pneumonia (COP), to reduce confusion with bronchiolitis obliterans, a distinct and unrelated disease.The clinical features and radiological imaging resemble infectious pneumonia. However, diagnosis is suspected after there is no response to multiple antibiotics, and blood and sputum cultures are negative for organisms.".