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Idiopathic chronic eosinophilic pneumonia

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Disease definition

A rare, severe, interstitial lung disease characterized by insidious onset with subacute or chronic non-specific respiratory manifestations (dyspnea, cough, wheezing) often associated with systemic manifestations (fatigue, malaise, weight loss) and a history of asthma (up to half of patients). Eosinophilia is present in most cases, usually in excess of 1000 cells/mm3.

ORPHA:2902

Classification level: Disorder

Synonym(s):
  • Chronic eosinophilic pneumonia

Prevalence: Unknown

Inheritance: Not applicable

Age of onset: All ages

ICD-10: J82

ICD-11: CB02.11

UMLS: C2930941

GARD: 1130

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Detailed information

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General public
Article for general public
Guidelines
Emergency guidelines
Français (2018.pdf) - Orphanet Urgences
Disease review articles
Review article
English (2006) - Orphanet J Rare Dis
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