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| Disease found: | Acute Eosinophilic Pneumonia |
| Current as of: | October 8, 2024 |
| Disease Overview: | A rare disorder characterized by the rapid accumulation of eosinophils in the lungs (pulmonary eosinophilia). [more info] |
| Signs and Symptoms: | Nonspecific and can include fever, cough, dyspnea and chest pain. [more info] |
| Diagnosis: | Identification of characteristic symptoms, a detailed patient history, a thorough clinical evaluation, and a variety of specialized tests especially bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL). [more info] |
| Treatment: | Corticosteroid therapy [more info] |
| Clinical Management: | Corticosteroid therapy [more info] |
| Referral: | Gilman, Matthew David, M.D. [more info]. Referral to Medical Genetics Department, if available. Initial virtual care is also available through organizations like TeleRare Health. |
| Clinical Trials: | 1 recruiting [more info] |