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Loeffler syndrome: What Patients Should Know

By Dr. Aaron Gill, DO · · Pulmonology

This article from Weyland-Yutani Health System's Pulmonology service line explains Loeffler syndrome in plain language.

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Topic: Loeffler syndrome. An eosinophilic pneumonia described as a form of pulmonary eosinophilia characterized as a mild pneumonitis marked by transitory pulmonary infiltration and eosinophilia and usually considered to be an allergic reaction. It can occur in response to a parasitic infection.

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This article is for general information and does not replace advice from your clinician.