Abstract
Clinical data of 28 cases of childhood bronchiolitis obliterans treated from September 2008 to November 2010 were retrospectively analysis.Pulmonary high-resolution CT (HRCT) showed that bronchial wall thicken was seen in all 28 patients,the mosaic pattern in 26 cases,patchy shadows in 18 cases,bronchiectasis with typical signet ring sign in 2 cases,atelectasis in 2 cases without pleural effusion.Pulmonary function tests and flexible bronchofiberscopy were performed in 6 cases,which showed the inflammation in bronchial tunica intima and obstruction of small airway.Blood routine,blood sedimentation,c-reaction protein,TORCH,hepatic function,renal function and immune function were normal.Patients received comprehensive treatment with methylprednisolone,clarithromycin and montelukast.The clinical conditions of 28 cases were improved with varying degrees after treatment and no significant side effects were observed. Key words: Bronchiolitis; obliterans ; Diagnosis; Therapy
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