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 may require supplementary oxygen.

2023年3月30日 · 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 (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 single disease with a defined mechanism that explains the cast formation in all conditions.

2023年9月5日 · 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 the casts...

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 (known as casts). These casts block the airways, making it difficult to breathe.

Plastic bronchitis (PB), also known as cast bronchitis, is a rare respiratory condition consisting of branching intrabronchial cast formation that leads to the blockage of distal and intermediate airways. Patients presenting with PB may show signs of productive cough, dyspnea, fever, or pleuritic chest pain.

2023年7月29日 · 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 secretions, leading to severe symptoms and potentially life-threatening complications.

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, infection, or excessive reactivity to the presence of a foreign body or chemicals.

Expectoration of bronchial casts (plastic bronchitis) is an uncommon but ancient problem. Herein we describe a 40-year-old man, with no prior lung disease, who had dyspnea, cough, and expectoration of long branching bronchial casts.

Bronchial casts are obstructive plugs that form in the bronchial tree. 1 They commonly indicate an underlying bronchial disease and should be distinguished from bronchial tumors or foreign bodies. According to Seear et al, 1 bronchial casts may be categorized into 2 groups.