Clinical, radiological, and laboratory assessment of pulmonary eosinophilia syndrome: a case control study in Saudi Arabia.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Pulmonary eosinophilic syndromes (PES) are a heterogeneous group of respiratory disorders characterized by eosinophilic infiltration of lung tissues and/or elevated eosinophil counts in peripheral blood. Accurate diagnosis and understanding of PES are crucial for effective management, especially in underrepresented regions such as Saudi Arabia.

Objectives

To evaluate the clinical, radiological, and biomarker profiles of PES in a Saudi Arabian cohort and to identify factors associated with disease presentation and severity.

Methods

This retrospective case-control study included 95 patients diagnosed with PES at Mouwasat Hospital, Jubail, Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia, from January 2023 to January 2024. Clinical data, laboratory findings (including eosinophi

SUBMITTER: Ahmed MI 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12515387 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature