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 syndromeWhat are the main clinical features of Löffler's syndrome?
fever, cough and night sweats which often last for less than 2 weeks
Löffler's syndromeWhat are the investigations findings in Löffler's syndrome?
transient CXR shadowing and blood eosinophilia
Löffler's syndromeWhat is the management of Löffler's syndrome?
generally a self-limiting disease
Löffler's syndromeWhat are the main causes of Löffler's syndrome?
thought to be due to parasites such as Ascaris lumbricoides causing an alveolar reaction
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