Chronic Eosinophilic Pneumonia Flashcards
1
Q
CEP gender and age
A
women 2:1 50s
2
Q
CEP symptoms
A
subacute
Asthma in 50%
3
Q
CEP labs
A
Eosinophilia in 90%
IGE elevation in 2/3
CXR: dense bilateral peripheral infiltrates ONLY 25%
4
Q
Pulmonary edema photographic negative
A
CEP
Sarcoid
Drug reactions
Organizing pneumonia
5
Q
CEP Diagnosis
A
BAL: alveolar eos
NO biopsy
6
Q
CEP treatment
A
Prednisone in great majority
Most will relapse unless treated for 6 months.
MINORITY will require lifelong treatment
