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Acute Versus Chronic Eosinophilic Pneumonia: A Case Report

Maureen N Ikedinobi1, Ezioma Gbujie2

  • 1Medicine, University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Grand Forks, USA.

Cureus
|November 1, 2023
PubMed

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This study presents two unique cases of eosinophilic pneumonia, comparing acute eosinophilic pneumonia (AEP) and chronic eosinophilic pneumonia (CEP) in young males. It highlights their similarities and differences.

Area of Science:

  • Pulmonology
  • Rare diseases
  • Interstitial lung disease

Background:

  • Eosinophilic pneumonia is a rare interstitial lung disease with acute and chronic forms.
  • Both forms share similarities and differences in presentation and characteristics.
Keywords:
acutebal fluidchroniceosinophilic pneumonialung disease

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