Bronchiolitis obliterans historical perspective

Overview

Bronchiolitis was first described in 1822, at the university of Minnesota. Bronchiolitis obliterans was first established as a separate pathological entity and fully described by Dr. Lange, a physician, in 1901. The recent popular trend of vaping, in particular flavored vapors, has brought about an increased incidence in irreversible bronchiolitis obliterans, also known as popcorn lung disease.

Historical Perspective

Discovery

Bronchiolitis was first described in 1822, at the university of Minnesota.^[1]
Bronchiolitis obliterans was first established as a separate pathological entity and fully described by Dr. Lange, a physician, in 1901.
In 1941, LaDue was the first to discover the association between irritant fumes and the development of bronchiolitis obliterans.

Outbreaks

Bronchiolitis obliterans became prevalent amongst popcorn factory workers that inhaled diacetyl contained within the butter flavoring.

Impact on Cultural History

The recent popular trend of vaping, in particular flavored vapors, has brought about an increased incidence in irreversible bronchiolitis obliterans, also known as popcorn lung disease.

References

↑ Guerry-Force ML, Müller NL, Wright JL, Wiggs B, Coppin C, Pare PD, Hogg JC (March 1987). “A comparison of bronchiolitis obliterans with organizing pneumonia, usual interstitial pneumonia, and small airways disease”. Am. Rev. Respir. Dis. 135 (3): 705–12. doi:10.1164/arrd.1987.135.3.705. PMID 3826896.

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[pmid3826896-1] Guerry-Force ML, Müller NL, Wright JL, Wiggs B, Coppin C, Pare PD, Hogg JC (March 1987). “A comparison of bronchiolitis obliterans with organizing pneumonia, usual interstitial pneumonia, and small airways disease”. Am. Rev. Respir. Dis. 135 (3): 705–12. doi:10.1164/arrd.1987.135.3.705. PMID 3826896.

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