Q:
What’s the definition of organizing pneumonia?
A:
Organizing pneumonia refers to a lung condition in which there are lung inflammation and scarring that obstructs the bronchioles (small airways of the lung) and alveoli (air sacs of the lung).
Usually, it’s a result of infection: bacteria, viruses, parasites etc. However, when the cause is unknown, the condition is called cryptogenic organizing pneumonia (COP).
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