ACUTE EOSINOPHILIC PNEUMONIA Flashcards
1
Q
AEP
A
MORE IN MEN THAN WOMEN
AGE 19-37
MOST ARE SMOKERS
ASTHMA IS NOT A RISK FACTOR
2
Q
AEP SIGNS/SYMPTOMS
A
ACUTE FEVER
BILATERAL DIFFUSE INFILTRATES
HYPOXIC RESPIRATORY FAILURE
BAL > > 25% EOS OR TISSUE BX WITH EOS
CXR : BILATERAL GROUND GLASS
3
Q
AEP TREATMENT
A
RESPONDS WELL TO STEROIDS
NO SPONTANEOUS RELAPSE!!
