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The infection can also appear in the brain, kidne...ImageRead Article Now Book Mark Article Pneumocystis jiroveciiPneumocystis jiroveci pneumonia is a fungal infection of the lungs. The disease used to be called Pneumocystis carini or PCP pneumonia.ImageRead Article Now Book Mark Article A parasite, including the roundworms Ascariasis lumbricoides, or Necator americanus , or the hookworm Ancylostoma duodenaleAscariasis lumbricoidesAscariasis is an infection with the parasitic roundworm Ascaris lumbricoides.ImageRead Article Now Book Mark Article HookwormHookworm infection is caused by roundworms. The disease affects the small intestine and lungs.ImageRead Article Now Book Mark Article In some cases, no cause is found. Symptoms Symptoms may include any of the following:Chest pain Chest painChest pain is discomfort or pain that you feel anywhere along the front of your body between your neck and upper abdomen.ImageRead Article Now Book Mark Article Dry cough Dry coughCoughing is an important way to keep your throat and airways clear. But too much coughing may mean you have a disease or disorder. Some coughs are d...ImageRead Article Now Book Mark Article Fever FeverFever is the temporary increase in the body's temperature in response to a disease or illness. A child has a fever when the temperature is at or abov...ImageRead Article Now Book Mark Article General ill feeling General ill feelingMalaise is a general feeling of discomfort, illness, or lack of well-being.Read Article Now Book Mark Article Rapid breathing BreathingThe words "respiratory" and "respiration" refer to the lungs and breathing.ImageRead Article Now Book Mark Article Rash RashRashes involve changes in the color, feeling or texture of your skin.ImageRead Article Now Book Mark Article Shortness of breath Shortness of breathBreathing difficulty may involve:Difficult breathing Uncomfortable breathingFeeling like you are not getting enough airImageRead Article Now Book Mark Article WheezingWheezingWheezing is a high-pitched whistling sound during breathing. It occurs when air moves through narrowed breathing tubes in the lungs.ImageRead Article Now Book Mark Article Symptoms can range from none at all to severe. They may go away without treatment. Exams and Tests The health care provider will listen to your chest with a stethoscope. Crackle-like sounds, called rales, may be heard. Rales suggest inflammation of the lung tissue.A complete blood count (CBC) test may show increased white blood cells, particularly eosinophils.Complete blood countA complete blood count (CBC) test measures the following:The number of white blood cells (WBC count)The number of red blood cells (RBC count)The numb...ImageRead Article Now Book Mark Article EosinophilsAn absolute eosinophil count is a blood test that measures the number of one type of white blood cells called eosinophils. Eosinophils become active...ImageRead Article Now Book Mark Article Chest x-ray usually shows abnormal shadows called infiltrates. They may disappear with time or reappear in different areas of the lung.Chest x-rayA chest x-ray is an x-ray of the chest, lungs, heart, large arteries, ribs, and diaphragm.ImageRead Article Now Book Mark Article A bronchoscopy with washing usually shows a large number of eosinophils.BronchoscopyBronchoscopy is a test to view the airways and diagnose lung disease. It may also be used during the treatment of some lung conditions.ImageRead Article Now Book Mark Article A procedure that removes the stomach contents (gastric lavage) may show signs of the ascaris worm or another parasite.Gastric lavageGastric suction is a procedure to empty the contents of your stomach.ImageRead Article Now Book Mark Article Treatment If you are allergic to a medicine, your provider may tell you to stop taking it. Never stop taking a medicine without first talking with your provider.If the condition is due to an infection, you may be treated with an antibiotic or antiparasitic medicine.Sometimes, anti-inflammatory medicines called corticosteroids are given, especially if you have aspergillosis. Outlook (Prognosis) The disease often goes away without treatment. If treatment is needed, the response is usually good. But, the disease can come back, especially if the condition does not have a specific cause and needs to be treated with corticosteroids. Possible Complications A rare complication of simple pulmonary eosinophilia is a severe type of pneumonia called acute idiopathic eosinophilic pneumonia. When to Contact a Medical Professional See your provider if you have symptoms that may be linked with this disorder. Prevention This is a rare disorder. Many times, the cause cannot be found. Minimizing exposure to possible risk factors, such as certain medicines or parasites, may reduce the chance of developing this disorder.Open ReferencesReferencesCottin V. Eosinophilic lung diseases. In: Broaddus VC, Ernst JD, King TE, et al, eds. Murray and Nadel's Textbook of Respiratory Medicine. 7th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier; 2022:chap 96.Khoury P, Akuthota P, Weller PF, Klion AD. Eosinophilia and eosinophil-related disorders. In: Burks AW, Holgate ST, O'Hehir RE, et al, eds. Middleton's Allergy: Principles and Practice. 9th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier; 2020:chap 73.Kim K, Weiss LM. Parasitic infections. In: Broaddus VC, Ernst JD, King TE, et al, eds. Murray and Nadel's Textbook of Respiratory Medicine. 7th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier; 2022:chap 58.AllVideoImagesTogLungs - illustration The major features of the lungs include the bronchi, the bronchioles and the alveoli. The alveoli are the microscopic blood vessel-lined sacks in which oxygen and carbon dioxide gas are exchanged.LungsillustrationRespiratory system - illustration Air is breathed in through the nasal passageways, travels through the trachea and bronchi to the lungs.Respiratory systemillustrationLungs - illustration The major features of the lungs include the bronchi, the bronchioles and the alveoli. The alveoli are the microscopic blood vessel-lined sacks in which oxygen and carbon dioxide gas are exchanged.LungsillustrationRespiratory system - illustration Air is breathed in through the nasal passageways, travels through the trachea and bronchi to the lungs.Respiratory systemillustrationRelated Information Community-acquired pneumonia in adults(Condition)Pneumonia - InDepth(In-Depth) Review Date: 5/3/2023 Reviewed By: Denis Hadjiliadis, MD, MHS, Paul F. 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Simple pulmonary eosinophiliaPulmonary infiltrates with eosinophilia; Loffler syndrome; Eosinophilic pneumonia; Pneumonia - eosinophilicSimple pulmonary eosinophilia is inflammation of the lungs from an increase in eosinophils, a type of white blood cell. Pulmonary means related to the lungs. Causes Most cases of this condition are due to an allergic reaction from:A medicine, such as a sulfonamide antibiotic or a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), such as ibuprofen or naproxen Infection with a fungus such as Aspergillus fumigatus or Pneumocystis jirovecii Aspergillus fumigatusPulmonary aspergilloma is a mass caused by a fungal infection. It usually grows in lung cavities. The infection can also appear in the brain, kidne...ImageRead Article Now Book Mark Article Pneumocystis jiroveciiPneumocystis jiroveci pneumonia is a fungal infection of the lungs. The disease used to be called Pneumocystis carini or PCP pneumonia.ImageRead Article Now Book Mark Article A parasite, including the roundworms Ascariasis lumbricoides, or Necator americanus , or the hookworm Ancylostoma duodenaleAscariasis lumbricoidesAscariasis is an infection with the parasitic roundworm Ascaris lumbricoides.ImageRead Article Now Book Mark Article HookwormHookworm infection is caused by roundworms. The disease affects the small intestine and lungs.ImageRead Article Now Book Mark Article In some cases, no cause is found. Symptoms Symptoms may include any of the following:Chest pain Chest painChest pain is discomfort or pain that you feel anywhere along the front of your body between your neck and upper abdomen.ImageRead Article Now Book Mark Article Dry cough Dry coughCoughing is an important way to keep your throat and airways clear. But too much coughing may mean you have a disease or disorder. Some coughs are d...ImageRead Article Now Book Mark Article Fever FeverFever is the temporary increase in the body's temperature in response to a disease or illness. A child has a fever when the temperature is at or abov...ImageRead Article Now Book Mark Article General ill feeling General ill feelingMalaise is a general feeling of discomfort, illness, or lack of well-being.Read Article Now Book Mark Article Rapid breathing BreathingThe words "respiratory" and "respiration" refer to the lungs and breathing.ImageRead Article Now Book Mark Article Rash RashRashes involve changes in the color, feeling or texture of your skin.ImageRead Article Now Book Mark Article Shortness of breath Shortness of breathBreathing difficulty may involve:Difficult breathing Uncomfortable breathingFeeling like you are not getting enough airImageRead Article Now Book Mark Article WheezingWheezingWheezing is a high-pitched whistling sound during breathing. It occurs when air moves through narrowed breathing tubes in the lungs.ImageRead Article Now Book Mark Article Symptoms can range from none at all to severe. They may go away without treatment. Exams and Tests The health care provider will listen to your chest with a stethoscope. Crackle-like sounds, called rales, may be heard. Rales suggest inflammation of the lung tissue.A complete blood count (CBC) test may show increased white blood cells, particularly eosinophils.Complete blood countA complete blood count (CBC) test measures the following:The number of white blood cells (WBC count)The number of red blood cells (RBC count)The numb...ImageRead Article Now Book Mark Article EosinophilsAn absolute eosinophil count is a blood test that measures the number of one type of white blood cells called eosinophils. Eosinophils become active...ImageRead Article Now Book Mark Article Chest x-ray usually shows abnormal shadows called infiltrates. They may disappear with time or reappear in different areas of the lung.Chest x-rayA chest x-ray is an x-ray of the chest, lungs, heart, large arteries, ribs, and diaphragm.ImageRead Article Now Book Mark Article A bronchoscopy with washing usually shows a large number of eosinophils.BronchoscopyBronchoscopy is a test to view the airways and diagnose lung disease. It may also be used during the treatment of some lung conditions.ImageRead Article Now Book Mark Article A procedure that removes the stomach contents (gastric lavage) may show signs of the ascaris worm or another parasite.Gastric lavageGastric suction is a procedure to empty the contents of your stomach.ImageRead Article Now Book Mark Article Treatment If you are allergic to a medicine, your provider may tell you to stop taking it. Never stop taking a medicine without first talking with your provider.If the condition is due to an infection, you may be treated with an antibiotic or antiparasitic medicine.Sometimes, anti-inflammatory medicines called corticosteroids are given, especially if you have aspergillosis. Outlook (Prognosis) The disease often goes away without treatment. If treatment is needed, the response is usually good. But, the disease can come back, especially if the condition does not have a specific cause and needs to be treated with corticosteroids. Possible Complications A rare complication of simple pulmonary eosinophilia is a severe type of pneumonia called acute idiopathic eosinophilic pneumonia. When to Contact a Medical Professional See your provider if you have symptoms that may be linked with this disorder. Prevention This is a rare disorder. Many times, the cause cannot be found. Minimizing exposure to possible risk factors, such as certain medicines or parasites, may reduce the chance of developing this disorder.Open ReferencesReferencesCottin V. Eosinophilic lung diseases. In: Broaddus VC, Ernst JD, King TE, et al, eds. Murray and Nadel's Textbook of Respiratory Medicine. 7th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier; 2022:chap 96.Khoury P, Akuthota P, Weller PF, Klion AD. Eosinophilia and eosinophil-related disorders. In: Burks AW, Holgate ST, O'Hehir RE, et al, eds. Middleton's Allergy: Principles and Practice. 9th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier; 2020:chap 73.Kim K, Weiss LM. Parasitic infections. In: Broaddus VC, Ernst JD, King TE, et al, eds. Murray and Nadel's Textbook of Respiratory Medicine. 7th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier; 2022:chap 58.