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n. - Inflammation of the membranes lining the small branches of the tubes that lead to the lungs.

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  • It can cause scarring, and it can cause a condition known as bronchiolitis obliteran.
  • The ailment, formally known as bronchiolitis obliterans, had previously been found only in popcorn factory workers.
  • Formally known as bronchiolitis obliterans, the disease is more commonly referred to as popcorn lung or popcorn worker's lung.
  • Enviro-blog Gristreports that a common additive to microwave popcorn, diacetyl, can lead to a condition called bronchiolitis obliterans.
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