Pulmonary eosinophilia
Also known as: Pulmonary eosinophilia, unspecified
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In short
Eosinophils are a type of white blood cell that helps fight infections and plays a role in the immune response, but they can also build up and cause inflammation. The body may produce more eosinophils in response to allergic disorders, skin conditions, parasitic and fungal infections, autoimmune diseases, some cancers, and bone marrow disorders. In some conditions, these cells can move outside the bloodstream and build up in organs and tissues, including the lungs.
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Description
Eosinophils are a type of white blood cell. They help fight off infections and play a role in your body's immune response. They can also build up and cause inflammation.
Normally your blood doesn't have a large number of eosinophils. Your body may produce more of them in response to:
- Allergic disorders
- Skin conditions
- Parasitic and fungal infections
- Autoimmune diseases
- Some cancers
- Bone marrow disorders
In some conditions, the eosinophils can move outside the bloodstream and build up in organs and tissues. This can happen in many different parts of the body, including the esophagus, heart, lungs, blood, and intestines. Treatment of eosinophilic disorders can vary, depending on the cause and which part of the body is affected. Steroids are often part of the treatment.
Next to it in ICD-10
- J45Asthma
- J68Breathing problems from chemicals, gases or fumes
- J80Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS)
- J96Respiratory failure
- K02Tooth Decay
- K05Gum disease (gingivitis and periodontitis)
Neighbouring codes in the classification, not a medical link.
External resources
Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for Pulmonary eosinophilia?
J82 (WHO, International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision).
What is the ICD-11 code for Pulmonary eosinophilia?
CB02.Z: Pulmonary eosinophilia, unspecified (WHO, ICD-11 for Mortality and Morbidity Statistics).
Sources and attribution
- ICD-11 for Mortality and Morbidity Statistics, © World Health Organization, licensed under CC BY-ND 3.0 IGO.
- Names other than the official source titles: Anpheros translations and plain-language names, made with AI assistance and checked automatically; the source names are in English.
- Source: MedlinePlus, National Library of Medicine.
- ICD-10 codes and titles © World Health Organization. Source: WHO, International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision (2019).
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