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Eosinophilic Pneumonias.

James Allen¹, Michael Wert¹

¹Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, Ohio.

The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology. in Practice

|May 9, 2018

Summary

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Eosinophilic pneumonias involve increased eosinophils in the lungs, stemming from diverse causes like infections or idiopathic factors. Prompt diagnosis and corticosteroid treatment are crucial for favorable outcomes in these lung diseases.

Keywords:

Acute eosinophilic pneumonia Bronchoalveolar lavage Bronchoscopy Chronic eosinophilic pneumonia Corticosteroids Diagnosis Drug-induced eosinophilic pneumonia Eosinophilic pneumonias Parasites Peripheral eosinophilia Prognosis Treatment

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Area of Science:

Pulmonology
Immunology
Pathology

Background:

Eosinophilic pneumonias are a diverse group of lung diseases.
Characterized by eosinophil accumulation in lung tissue or lavage fluid.
May or may not present with peripheral blood eosinophilia.

Purpose of the Study:

To review the heterogeneous nature of eosinophilic pneumonias.
To highlight diagnostic challenges and therapeutic approaches.
To emphasize the importance of early diagnosis and treatment.

Main Methods:

Review of clinical presentations, etiologies, and diagnostic criteria.
Discussion of various inciting factors including infections, toxins, autoimmune diseases, and malignancies.
Emphasis on diagnostic tools: history, physical exam, labs, imaging, bronchoscopy, and histology.

Main Results:

Etiologies are broad, ranging from infections to idiopathic causes.
Accurate diagnosis requires comprehensive evaluation.
Acute eosinophilic pneumonia can be fatal if diagnosis and treatment are delayed.

Conclusions:

Corticosteroids are the primary treatment for most eosinophilic pneumonias.
Timely initiation of treatment leads to excellent prognosis.
Early and accurate diagnosis is critical for managing these lung conditions.