It is characterized by migratory pulmonary eosinophilic infiltrates and peripheral eosinophilia, with malaise, fever, and cough. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Cause(s) : Parasites such as Strongyloides Stercoralis, Dirofilaria immitis Drug-Induced due to drugs like antimicrobials, anticonvulsants, anti-inflammatories, etc Symptoms : Symptoms related to: Parasitic infection Fever and body pain Cough, wheezing [medindia.net]

Loeffler's syndrome A form of patchy pneumonia featuring fever, cough, difficulty in breathing, associated with a marked rise in the numbers of EOSINOPHIL white cells in the lungs and the circulating blood. [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com]

Another incident again involved a young boy who had suffered from vomiting and a fever for a span of 3 months. [en.wikipedia.org]

It is characterized by migratory pulmonary eosinophilic infiltrates and peripheral eosinophilia, with malaise, fever, and cough. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Cause(s) : Parasites such as Strongyloides Stercoralis, Dirofilaria immitis Drug-Induced due to drugs like antimicrobials, anticonvulsants, anti-inflammatories, etc Symptoms : Symptoms related to: Parasitic infection Fever and body pain Cough, wheezing [medindia.net]

Loeffler's syndrome A form of patchy pneumonia featuring fever, cough, difficulty in breathing, associated with a marked rise in the numbers of EOSINOPHIL white cells in the lungs and the circulating blood. [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com]

Differential diagnosis is carried out with hives, no observed pulmonary eosinophilic infiltrates and no symptomsof cough, shortness of breath, asthma attacks. [dixion-healthcare.com]

He had not such symptoms as cough or dyspnea. In routine laboratory studies, eosinophilia was noted. Radiographic changes were transient and disappeared by day 25. Eosinophilia was also transient and gradually returned to normal level by 2 months. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Cause(s) : Parasites such as Strongyloides Stercoralis, Dirofilaria immitis Drug-Induced due to drugs like antimicrobials, anticonvulsants, anti-inflammatories, etc Symptoms : Symptoms related to: Parasitic infection Fever and body pain Cough, wheezing, dyspnea [medindia.net]

Fever, malaise, cough, wheezing, and dyspnea are the most common symptoms. Less commonly, the patient may present with myalgia, anorexia, and urticaria. [emedicine.medscape.com]

cough, breathlessness Fever Diagnosis and Tests : Differential CBC count Stool examination Immunoglobin E level Analysis of sputum or gastric lavages Bronchoalveolar lavage Chest X-ray Chest CT scan Specialist to consult : Pulmonology [medindia.net]

Clinical findings Chest pain, dry cough, fever, malaise, tachypnoea, dyspnoea, rash, wheezing. Imaging Diffuse infiltrates on plain AP film. Bronchoscopy Increased eosinophils. Management APE may respond to corticosteroids. [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com]

Symptoms General ill feeling ( malaise ) Fever Dry cough Chest pain Shortness of breath Wheezing Rapid respiratory rate Rash Note: Symptoms range from none at all to severe. They will usually go away without treatment. [medical-dictionary-search-engines.com]

Dry cough, breathlessness, and fever are common. Obtain a detailed drug history. [patient.info]

Dry cough, breathlessness, and fever are common. Obtain a detailed drug history, including prescription and over-the-counter medications, nutritional supplements, and illicit drugs. [emedicine.medscape.com]

Pleural effusions and lymphadenopathy are not features. Treatment and prognosis The condition is usually self-limiting and treated conservatively. Opacities typically resolve within a month 3,5. [radiopaedia.org]

In patients with nitrofurantoin toxicity there may even be pleural effusion. [patient.info]

Eosinophilic pleural effusion associated with valproic acid administration. South Med J. 1995 Aug. 88(8):881-2. [Medline]. Kim Y, Lee KS, Choi DC, et al. The spectrum of eosinophilic lung disease: radiologic findings. [emedicine.medscape.com]

Drug-induced pulmonary disorders. Intern Med. 2004 Mar. 43(3):169-70. [Medline]. Wang J, Palmer K, Lotvall J, et al. Circulating, but not local lung, IL-5 is required for the development of antigen-induced airways eosinophilia. [emedicine.medscape.com]

Comprehensive collection of reviews covering a wide range of paediatric pulmonary disorders Each chapter presents a case scenario along with assessment and treatment of each disorder Key points summary at end of each chapter [books.google.com]

Abstract Eosinophilic pulmonary infiltration is an uncommon presentation from cocaine abuse. We present a patient with migratory pulmonary infiltrates and eosinophilia consistent with Löffler's syndrome. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

More and more attention has been given recently to pulmonary infiltrations with blood eosinophilia, climaxed by an editorial in FULL TEXT [annals.org]

Description Löffler's disease, or simple pulmonary eosinophilia, was first described in 1932. [ 1 ] It is defined as transient respiratory illness associated with eosinophilia and chest X-ray abnormalities. [patient.info]

Description Löffler's disease, or simple pulmonary eosinophilia, was first described in 1932. [ 1 ] It is defined as transient respiratory illness associated with eosinophilia and chest X-ray abnormalities. [patient.info]

Cause(s) : Parasites such as Strongyloides Stercoralis, Dirofilaria immitis Drug-Induced due to drugs like antimicrobials, anticonvulsants, anti-inflammatories, etc Symptoms : Symptoms related to: Parasitic infection Fever and body pain Cough, wheezing [medindia.net]

The parasite can be Strongyloides stercoralis, Dirofilaria immitis or Ascaris which can enter the body through contact with the soil. [en.wikipedia.org]

immitis Clonorchis sinensis Paragonimus westermani Agents in drug-induced eosinophilia Antimicrobials - Dapsone, ethambutol, isoniazid, nitrofurantoin, penicillins, tetracyclines, clarithromycin, pyrimethamine, daptomycin [5] Anticonvulsants - Carbamazepines [emedicine.medscape.com]

Recognised causes include: Infestations such as Ascaris lumbricoides (the most common parasite), Necator americanus, Strongyloides stercoralis, Ancylostoma duodenale, Toxocara canis and Toxocara cati, Entamoeba histolytica and Fasciola hepatica. [patient.info]

Parasites Ascaris lumbricoides (the most common parasitic etiology) Ascaris suum Necator americanus Strongyloides stercoralis Ancylostoma braziliense Ancylostoma caninum Ancylostoma duodenale Toxocara canis Toxocara cati Entamoeba histolytica Fasciola [emedicine.medscape.com]

westermani Agents in drug-induced eosinophilia Antimicrobials - Dapsone, ethambutol, isoniazid, nitrofurantoin, penicillins, tetracyclines, clarithromycin, pyrimethamine, daptomycin [5] Anticonvulsants - Carbamazepines, phenytoin, valproic acid, ethambutol [emedicine.medscape.com]

Gnathostoma spinigerum immunoblot was positive. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Pleural effusions and lymphadenopathy are not features. Treatment and prognosis The condition is usually self-limiting and treated conservatively. Opacities typically resolve within a month 3,5. [radiopaedia.org]

In patients with nitrofurantoin toxicity there may even be pleural effusion. [patient.info]

Eosinophilic pleural effusion associated with valproic acid administration. South Med J. 1995 Aug. 88(8):881-2. [Medline]. Kim Y, Lee KS, Choi DC, et al. The spectrum of eosinophilic lung disease: radiologic findings. [emedicine.medscape.com]