Cryptogenic organizing pneumonia history and symptoms

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Manpreet Kaur, MD [2]

History and Symptoms

History

Patients with cryptogenic organizing pneumonia may have a positive history of:

• Connective tissue diseases
• Drugs intake
• History of malignancy
• Other interstitial pneumonia

Common Symptoms

Common symptoms of cryptogenic organizing pneumonia include:

• Continuous dry cough
• Shortness of breath
• Fever
• Generalized fatigue
• Significant Weight loss

Less Common Symptoms

Less common symptoms of cryptogenic organizing pneumonia include:

• Hemoptysis
• Chest pain
• Night sweats