Publication: Psychosocial Aspects of Post-Infectious Bronchiolitis Obliterans and the Impact on Academic Survival
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Date
2021
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USIM Press
Abstract
Post-infectious bronchiolitis obliterans (PIBO) is a chronic lung disease involving fibrosis and obstruction of the terminal bronchioles. Possible infective aetiologies are commonly adenovirus, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), influenza, and parainfluenza virus. A 25-year-old student was diagnosed with this condition in infancy and is dependent on 24-hour oxygen for the last 12 years. He was planning on pursuing a law degree in a local public institution. Due to the rarity of this chronic and debilitating illness, the physician attending his check-up must decide on the factors that could affect his academic survival or performance. However, this was overcome with careful risk-benefit considerations and support from family, peers, and physicians. This case highlights the psychosocial aspect to be considered that could impact the academic survival of such a case.
Description
Vol. 7 No. 3 (2021): Special Issue on Clinical Scenarios In Medicine, A Malaysian Experience (Case Report)
Keywords
Bronchiolitis obliterans, chronic lung disease, education, university, student.
Citation
Syed Mohamad, S. N. ., A.Rashid, M. R. ., MOHD NOOR, M. T. ., & FB SYED MOHIDEEN, F. B. (2021). Psychosocial Aspects of Post-Infectious Bronchiolitis Obliterans and the Impact on Academic Survival. Malaysian Journal of Science Health & Technology, 7(3), 60–63. https://doi.org/10.33102/mjosht.v7i3.201