Chronic eosinophilic pneumonia
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![Chronic eosinophilic pneumonia : Cough, Night sweats, Dyspnea, Wheezing, Peripheral eosinophilia](/visualdx/sympticonswm/2285.png?r=d2000eba4)
Patients typically present with several months of gradual onset of symptoms including fever, dyspnea, productive cough, weight loss, and night sweats. Physical examination may reveal wheezing or crackles in approximately 1/3 of patients. Prognosis is generally quite good despite relapses and the need for long-term therapy.
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J82.81 – Chronic eosinophilic pneumonia
SNOMEDCT:
233692000 – Cryptogenic pulmonary eosinophilia
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Last Updated:02/09/2017