Table 1

Overview of clinical characteristics

Patient no.Age yrsTime interval between RT and respiratory manifestations monthsIrradiated breast sideLocation of pneumoniaBlood eosinophilia ×109·L−1Alveolar eosinophilia %Drugs during the preceding 6 monthsRelapse
1491LeftLeft, lower lobe5.3N/ATamoxifen, Montelukast, Loratadine, Salmeterol, FluticasoneYes
2563.5LeftLeft, upper lobe18.570Paroxetine, Salmeterol, FluticasoneNo
3671.5LeftLeft, lingula3.459Tamoxifen, FluticasoneYes
49110RightBilateral, upper lobes1.1N/AItraconazoleNo
5774LeftBilateral, migratory3.6N/ATrimetazidineNo
  • RT: radiation therapy

  • N/A: not available