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'''Editor(s)-in-Chief:''' [[C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D.]] [mailto: | '''Editor(s)-in-Chief:''' [[C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D.]] [mailto:charlesmichaelgibson@gmail.com] Phone:617-632-7753; '''Associate Editor(s)-In-Chief:''' [[Priyamvada Singh|Priyamvada Singh, M.D.]] [mailto:psingh@perfuse.org] | ||
==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
'''Eosinophilic pneumonia''' ('''EP''') is a [[disease]] in which a certain type of [[white blood cell]] called an [[eosinophil]] accumulates in the [[lung]]. These cells cause disruption of the normal air spaces ([[alveoli]]) where [[oxygen]] is extracted from the [[Earth's atmosphere|atmosphere]]. Several different kinds of eosinophilic pneumonia exist and can occur in any age group. The most common [[symptom]]s include [[cough]], [[fever]], [[dyspnea|difficulty breathing]], and sweating at night. EP is diagnosed by a combination of characteristic symptoms, findings on a [[physical examination]] by a health provider, and the results of [[medical laboratory|blood tests]] and [[radiology|x-rays]]. [[Prognosis]] is excellent once most EP is recognized and treatment with [[corticosteroid]]s is begun. | '''Eosinophilic pneumonia''' ('''EP''') is a [[disease]] in which a certain type of [[white blood cell]] called an [[eosinophil]] accumulates in the [[lung]]. These cells cause disruption of the normal air spaces ([[alveoli]]) where [[oxygen]] is extracted from the [[Earth's atmosphere|atmosphere]]. Several different kinds of eosinophilic pneumonia exist and can occur in any age group. The most common [[symptom]]s include [[cough]], [[fever]], [[dyspnea|difficulty breathing]], and sweating at night. EP is diagnosed by a combination of characteristic symptoms, findings on a [[physical examination]] by a health provider, and the results of [[medical laboratory|blood tests]] and [[radiology|x-rays]]. [[Prognosis]] is excellent once most EP is recognized and treatment with [[corticosteroid]]s is begun. | ||
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Editor(s)-in-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Phone:617-632-7753; Associate Editor(s)-In-Chief: Priyamvada Singh, M.D. [2]
Overview
Eosinophilic pneumonia (EP) is a disease in which a certain type of white blood cell called an eosinophil accumulates in the lung. These cells cause disruption of the normal air spaces (alveoli) where oxygen is extracted from the atmosphere. Several different kinds of eosinophilic pneumonia exist and can occur in any age group. The most common symptoms include cough, fever, difficulty breathing, and sweating at night. EP is diagnosed by a combination of characteristic symptoms, findings on a physical examination by a health provider, and the results of blood tests and x-rays. Prognosis is excellent once most EP is recognized and treatment with corticosteroids is begun.