Cryptogenic organizing pneumonia history and symptoms
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Overview
History
Symptoms
Symptoms of organizing pneumonia differ depending on the underlying subtype (cryptogenic, secondary, or focal), and include:[1]
Symptom | Cryptogenic Organizing Pneumonia | Secondary Organizing Pneumonia | Focal Organizing Pneumonia |
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Cough | 95% | 90% | 20% |
Dyspnea | 85% | 90% | 10% |
Sputum | 70% | 40% | 10% |
Hemoptysis | 25% | 10% | - |
Pleuritic Pain | 35% | 20% | - |
Weight Loss | 50% | 35% | - |
Fever | 55% | 45% | - |
Night Sweats | 40% | 45% | - |
Flu-like Symptoms | 30% | 35% | - |
References
- ↑ Lohr RH, Boland BJ, Douglas WW, Dockrell DH, Colby TV, Swensen SJ; et al. (1997). "Organizing pneumonia. Features and prognosis of cryptogenic, secondary, and focal variants". Arch Intern Med. 157 (12): 1323–9. PMID 9201006.