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Author Spotlight: Investigating the Pathophysiology of Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Published on: May 10, 2024
[Eosinophilic Lung Diseases: Time Pressure in the Maze of Differential Diagnoses]
Sebastian Hahn1, Elena Heizmann1, Anne-Christin Stöwhas2
1Klinik für Pneumologie, Universitätsspital Zürich.
Introduction:
We present a case with eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis (EGPA). We provide an overview of eosinophilic lung diseases and underline challenges in diagnosis and management of those diseases. Furthermore, we discuss the severity classification of EGPA and provide insight into the current treatment regimen.
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