Term Name: | chronic eosinophilic pneumonia |
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Synonyms: | Cryptogenic pulmonary eosinophilia |
Definition: | An eosinophilic pneumonia which slowly progresses over weeks to months. Life-threatening shortness of breath can develop if the condition is not treated. Individuals are often diagnosed with asthma before the advent of this disease. |
Ontology: | Human Disease [DOID:9502] ( DOID:9502 ) |