What is chronic eosinophilic pneumonia?
Eosinophilic pneumonia (EP) is a disease in which a certain type of white blood cell called an eosinophil accumulates in the lung. These cells cause disruption of the normal air spaces (alveoli) where oxygen is extracted from the atmosphere.
How do members experience chronic eosinophilic pneumonia?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with chronic eosinophilic pneumonia*
Common symptoms
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Stress
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Nothing reported yet
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Pain
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*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for chronic eosinophilic pneumonia*
Who has chronic eosinophilic pneumonia on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 0 | |
| 30s | 1 | |
| 40s | 4 | |
| 50s | 3 | |
| 60s | 8 | |
| 70+ | 8 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 7 | |
| Female | 18 |