All::Respiratory::Diseases::Löffler's syndrome

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What is Löffler's syndrome?

a rare, transient, and benign condition that causes lung inflammation and increased eosinophils in the blood

Löffler's syndrome

What are the main clinical features of Löffler's syndrome?

fever, cough and night sweats which often last for less than 2 weeks

Löffler's syndrome

What are the investigations findings in Löffler's syndrome?

transient CXR shadowing and blood eosinophilia

Löffler's syndrome

What is the management of Löffler's syndrome?

generally a self-limiting disease

Löffler's syndrome

What are the main causes of Löffler's syndrome?

thought to be due to parasites such as Ascaris lumbricoides causing an alveolar reaction

Löffler's syndrome