Idiopathic acute eosinophilic pneumonia

What is Idiopathic acute eosinophilic pneumonia?

Idiopathic acute eosinophilic pneumonia (IAEP) is an eosinophilic pneumonia of undetermined etiology that is characterized by acute febrile hypoxic respiratory failure associated with diffuse radiographic infiltrates and pulmonary eosinophilia, but without concurring allergy or infection.

Other condition names

  • IAEP

Inheritance type

Unknown

Prevalence

  • Worldwide: <1 in 1,000 000

Age of Onset

  • All ages
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