[Drug-induced eosinophilic pneumonia].
Eosinophilic pneumonia is a lung disorder characterized by eosinophilic pulmonary infiltration and blood eosinophilia. It can be caused by a variety of drugs. Especially in mild forms and in chronically neurologically ill patients, it can be difficult to spot. We report the case of a 46-year-old woman suffering from multiple sclerosis who developed nitrofurantoin-induced eosinophilic pneumonia.
Schelhorn
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Klinik für Neurologie, Asklepios Fachklinikum, Bahnhofstrasse 1A, Stadtroda, Germany. J.Schelhorn@asklepios.com
Höfer
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Syrbe
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Polzer
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D000892:Anti-Infective Agents, Urinary / Q000009:adverse effects; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D009582:Nitrofurantoin / Q000009:adverse effects*; D011657:Pulmonary Eosinophilia / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy
D000892:Anti-Infective Agents, Urinary; D009582:Nitrofurantoin