Cryptogenic organizing pneumonia history and symptoms
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
History
Symptoms
- Approximately 75% of people have symptoms 1-2 months prior to seeking medical attention.
- Symptoms of organizing pneumonia differ depending on the underlying subtype (cryptogenic, secondary, or focal), and include:[1]
Symptom | Cryptogenic Organizing Pneumonia | Secondary Organizing Pneumonia | Focal Organizing Pneumonia |
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Cough | 95% | 90% | 20% |
Dyspnea | 85% | 90% | 10% |
Sputum | 70% | 40% | style="padding: 5px 5px; background: #F5F5F5;"
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Hemoptysis | 25% | 10% | - |
Pleuritic Pain | 35% | 20% | - |
Weight Loss | 50% | 35% | - |
Fever | 55% | 45% | - |
Night Sweats | 40% | 45% | - |
Flu-like Symptoms | 30% | 35% | - |
History and Symptoms
- The majority of patients with [disease name] are asymptomatic.
OR
- The hallmark of [disease name] is [finding]. A positive history of [finding 1] and [finding 2] is suggestive of [disease name]. The most common symptoms of [disease name] include [symptom 1], [symptom 2], and [symptom 3].
- Symptoms of [disease name] include [symptom 1], [symptom 2], and [symptom 3].
History
Patients with cryptogenic organizing pneumonia may have a positive history of:
- Connective tissue diseases
- Drugs intake
- History of malignancy
- Other interstitial pneumonias
Common Symptoms
Common symptoms of cryptogenic organizing pneumonia include:
- Continuous dry cough
- Shortness of breath
- Fever
- Generalized fatigue
- Significant Weight loss
Less Common Symptoms
Less common symptoms of [disease name] include
- [Symptom 1]
- [Symptom 2]
- [Symptom 3]
References
- ↑ Lohr RH, Boland BJ, Douglas WW, Dockrell DH, Colby TV, Swensen SJ; et al. (1997). "Organizing pneumonia. Features and prognosis of cryptogenic, secondary, and focal variants". Arch Intern Med. 157 (12): 1323–9. PMID 9201006.