5 Facts you should know about

Idiopathic acute eosinophilic pneumonia (IAEP)

IAEP can occur at any age but most commonly affects otherwise healthy individuals between 20 and 40 years of age

Signs and symptoms may include fever, cough, fatigue, difficulty breathing (dyspnea), muscle pain, and chest pain

IAEP can progress rapidly to acute respiratory failure

Possible triggers of acute eosinophilic pneumonia include cigarette smoking, occupational exposure to dust and smoke, and certain medications

Treatment with corticosteroids is effective in most cases

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