Symptoms range from mild and insidious to acute and life-threatening; requires a strong index of suspicion
AEP (2):
Acute febrile illness <1 month in duration
Hypoxemia (PaO2 <60 mmHg on...
Milder cases can be managed as an outpatient; more severe cases require inpatient care.
Evaluate for secondary causes.
Pulmonary hygiene for secretion clearance
Discontinue any ...
Crowe M, Robinson D, Sagar M, et al. Chronic eosinophilic pneumonia: clinical perspectives. Ther Clin Risk Manag. 2019;15:397–403.
De Giaco...
367542003 Pulmonary eosinophilia (disorder)
64936001 lffler’s syndrome (disorder)
233691007 Asthmatic pulmonary eosinophilia (disord...
Eosinophilic pneumonias are rare.
Classified as either primary or secondary, systemic or lung limited
Bronchoscopy with bronchoalveolar lavage aids diagnosis.
Corticosteroid therapy is ef...
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FIG. 11.27. Pneumonia with large pleural effusion. This child presented with bacterial pneumonia and respiratory distress, presumed to be caused in part by the large pleural effusion. In the emergency department, a pleural catheter ("pigtail") was placed for drainage, using the Seldinger technique.
FIG. 11.27. Pneumonia with large pleural effusion. This child presented with bacterial pneumonia and respiratory distress, presumed to be ...
FIG. 11.61. Varicella pneumonia. Severe pneumonia developed in this patient shortly after she developed vesicular skin lesions that were positive for varicella-zoster virus by direct fluorescent antibody. Varicella causes a diffuse, miliary pattern.
FIG. 11.61. Varicella pneumonia. Severe pneumonia developed in this patient shortly after she developed vesicular skin lesions that were p...