Evaluation and treatment of the eosinophilic lung diseases in 7 patients

Abstract

Objective: Eosinophilic lung diseases (ELD) are a rare group of heterogeneous diseases characterized by the increase of the eosinophilic ratio in the airways and lung parenchyma. We aimed to present and discuss the clinical, radiologic and pathologic features of six patients with eosinophilic lung diseases. Conclusion: Peripheral eosinophilia with pulmonary infiltrates is diagnostic clues of eosinophilic lung diseases. Systemic corticosteroids are provided rapid control not only in symptoms but also radiological and clinical improvement of ELD.

Keywords

• eosinophilic lung diseases,acute eosinophilic pneumonia,chronic eosinophilic pneumonia,Case

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