What is "Bronchiolitis Obliterans with Organizing Pneumonia?"?

Question

Serious respondents only. My Dad is 81 and has been diagnosed with this. I would like to know what it is, how it can be treated, and where to go on the Internet for additional information.

My family members are Christians and we believe in healing prayers. If led by the Lord, please pray for him (his name is George).

Thanks and God Bless!

Answer 1

Bronchiolitis obliterans organizing pneumonia (BOOP)is an idiopathic condition in which granulation tissue obstructs bronchioles and alveolar ducts with chronic inflammation and organizing pneumonia in adjacent alveoli. It mimics infectious pneumonia. However, diagnosis is suspected after there is no response to multiple antibiotics and blood and sputum cultures are negative for organisms. Patients with BOOP almost always have a pre existing chronic inflammatory disease like rheumatoid arthritis.
Please see the web pages for more details on BOOP.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

I am an RN and when I worked at National Jewish Hospital in Denver, I worked with patients who had BOOP. If you need more information about BOOP, its course and treatment options, you might want to start by calling National Jewish and talk with a nurse there. The nurseline # is 1-800-222-LUNG (5864). They can give you information that is up-to-date. It's been a few years since I was there, so I'm sure they have newer and more effective treatment modalities available now.

Answer 4

If you cannot trust the Mayo Clinic, who can you trust. Here is information about the condition from Mayo. I will say a prayer for your dad George and for you family.

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/bronchiolitis-obliterans/AN00307

Answer 5

respiratory problems