Acute Eosinophilic Pneumonia

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Disease overview

A rare disorder characterized by the rapid accumulation of eosinophils in the lungs (pulmonary eosinophilia).

Common symptoms

Nonspecific and can include fevercoughdyspnea and chest pain. [

WHEN TO SUSPECT

  • Recommendation 1

    Identification of characteristic symptoms, a detailed patient history, a thorough clinical evaluation, and a variety of specialized tests especially bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL).

HOW TO TEST

  • Recommendation 1

    Identification of characteristic symptoms, a detailed patient history, a thorough clinical evaluation, and a variety of specialized tests especially bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL).

TREATMENT

  • Recommendation 1

    Corticosteroid therapy

PRIMARY CARE

  • Recommendation 1

    Corticosteroid therapy

FURTHER SUPPORT

  • Recommendation 1

    Gilman, Matthew David, M.D. . Referral to Medical Genetics Department, if available. Initial virtual care is also available through organizations like TeleRare Health.

CLINICAL TRIALS

  • Recommendation 1

    1 recruiting

Sources

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