bronchiostenosis

bronchial stenosis

narrowing of the lumen of a bronchial tube. Synonym(s): bronchiostenosis

bronchial stenosis

The narrowing of the bronchial tree.
 
Aetiology
Anthracofibrosis, tuberculosis, prolonged endotrachial intubation, radiation induced (post-external-beam radiation therapy for small cell carcinoma of the lungs), post-lung transplantation, idiopathic.
Management
Some cases respond to balloon dilation.

bron·chi·o·ste·no·sis

(brong'kē-ō-stĕ-nō'sis) Narrowing of the lumen of a bronchial tube.