Primary Eosinophilic Lung Diseases and the Therapeutic Role of Corticosteroids: A Case Report and Literature Review

Huzairi Sani; Nada Syazana Zulkufli

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Primary Eosinophilic Lung Diseases and the Therapeutic Role of Corticosteroids: A Case Report and Literature Review

Authors:

Huzairi Sani | Nada Syazana Zulkufli

Publisher:

Science Publications

Journal:

Current Research in Medicine Vol.9 Issue 1, pp.9-13

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

2/2020

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2001533813

pISSN:

2524-2202

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Abstract:

 A 17-year-old girl was seen and treated for eosinophilic pneumonia with underlying Hypereosinophilic Syndrome (HES), a rare disorder comprising of the triad: A persistently high eosinophil count, eosinophil-mediated organ damage and with no evidence of other causes of secondary eosinophilia. The diagnosis was subsequently changed to acute exacerbation of chronic eosinophilic pneumonia following reviews of journal updates. Pulmonary eosinophilia is a life-threatening condition which is treatable if detected early. Unfortunately, being a rare and poorly understood disease, its diagnosis is often missed and management delayed. The aim of this report is to consolidate the understanding of CEP diagnostics and the therapeutic role of steroids based on available literature.

Article Details

Primary Eosinophilic Lung Diseases and the Therapeutic Role of Corticosteroids: A Case Report and Literature Review

Authors:

Huzairi Sani | Nada Syazana Zulkufli

Publisher:

Science Publications

Journal:

Current Research in Medicine Vol.9 Issue 1, pp.9-13

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

2/2020

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2001533813

pISSN:

2524-2202

Acute Eosinophilic Pneumonia

Chronic Eosinophilic Pneumonia

Eosinophilia

Eosinophilic Lung Disease

Hypereosinophilic Syndrome

Primary Eosinophilic Lung Disease

Pulmonary Eosinophilia

Steroid

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Article Details

Authors: Huzairi Sani | Nada Syazana Zulkufli

Publisher: Science Publications

Journal: Current Research in Medicine Vol.9 Issue 1, pp.9-13

Document Type: Article

Publication Date: 2/2020

Document Language: English

Document ID (Org No.): 2001533813

pISSN: 2524-2202

Issues

Authors:

Huzairi Sani | Nada Syazana Zulkufli

Publisher:

Science Publications

Journal:

Current Research in Medicine Vol.9 Issue 1, pp.9-13

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

2/2020

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2001533813

pISSN:

2524-2202