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5 Facts you should know about
Idiopathic acute eosinophilic pneumonia (IAEP)
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IAEP can occur at any age but most commonly affects otherwise healthy individuals between 20 and 40 years of age
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Signs and symptoms may include fever, cough, fatigue, difficulty breathing (dyspnea), muscle pain, and chest pain
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IAEP can progress rapidly to acute respiratory failure
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Possible triggers of acute eosinophilic pneumonia include cigarette smoking, occupational exposure to dust and smoke, and certain medications
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Treatment with corticosteroids is effective in most cases
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