To date, about 420 cases have been reported in the medical literature. Given its unusual nature, the true prevalence of PB is unknown, and it is likely that many patients are undiagnosed. PB does affect patients of all age groups and genders.
Plastic bronchitis
Eosinophilic bronchitis
Acute bronchitis
Mineral dust airway disease
Bronchiectasis
Dust pneumonia
Atypical pneumonia
Acute eosinophilic pneumonia