Overview
What is eosinophilia-myalgia syndrome (EMS)?
What are the diagnostic criteria for eosinophilia-myalgia syndrome (EMS)?
What is the pathophysiology of eosinophilia-myalgia syndrome (EMS)?
What is the prevalence of eosinophilia-myalgia syndrome (EMS) in the US?
What is the global prevalence of eosinophilia-myalgia syndrome (EMS)?
What is the mortality and morbidity associated with eosinophilia-myalgia syndrome (EMS)?
Which patient groups have the highest prevalence of eosinophilia-myalgia syndrome (EMS)?
Presentation
Which clinical history findings are characteristic of eosinophilia-myalgia syndrome (EMS)?
What are the chronic symptoms of eosinophilia-myalgia syndrome (EMS)?
Which physical findings are characteristic of eosinophilia-myalgia syndrome (EMS)?
What causes eosinophilia-myalgia syndrome (EMS)?
DDX
What are the differential diagnoses for Eosinophilia-Myalgia Syndrome?
Workup
What is the role of lab testing in the workup of eosinophilia-myalgia syndrome (EMS)?
What is the role of imaging studies in the workup of eosinophilia-myalgia syndrome (EMS)?
What is the role of electrophysiologic testing in the workup of eosinophilia-myalgia syndrome (EMS)?
What is the role of echocardiography in the workup of eosinophilia-myalgia syndrome (EMS)?
What is the role of biopsy in the workup of eosinophilia-myalgia syndrome (EMS)?
Which histologic findings are characteristic of eosinophilia-myalgia syndrome (EMS)?
Treatment
How is eosinophilia-myalgia syndrome (EMS) treated?
Which specialist consultations are beneficial to patients with eosinophilia-myalgia syndrome (EMS)?
Which dietary modifications are used in the treatment of eosinophilia-myalgia syndrome (EMS)?
Which activity modifications are used in the treatment of eosinophilia-myalgia syndrome (EMS)?
Medications
What is the role of medications in the treatment of eosinophilia-myalgia syndrome (EMS)?
Follow-up
What is included in long-term monitoring of eosinophilia-myalgia syndrome (EMS)?
When is inpatient care indicated for the treatment of eosinophilia-myalgia syndrome (EMS)?
Which medications are used in the treatment of eosinophilia-myalgia syndrome (EMS)?
When is patient transfer indicated in the treatment of eosinophilia-myalgia syndrome (EMS)?
How is relapse of eosinophilia-myalgia syndrome (EMS) prevented?
What are the possible complications of eosinophilia-myalgia syndrome (EMS)?
What is the prognosis of eosinophilia-myalgia syndrome (EMS)?
What is included in patient education about eosinophilia-myalgia syndrome (EMS)?