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Bronchiolitis historical perspective
Introduction
Overview
Overview
Bronchiolitis was first reported in 1899 when it was discovered by researchers at the University of Minnesota. Bronchiolitis was fully described in 1901 by Dr. Lange.[1]
Historical Perspective
Historical Perspective
- In 1899, bronchiolitis obliterans was first reported among 43,000 autopsies performed by researchers at the University of Minnesota.
- In 1901, Dr. Lange was the first to describe bronchiolitis and endorsed it as a pathological entity.
References
References
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]