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Tropical pulmonary eosinophilia

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Common symptoms

淋巴结肿大、乏力、低热、肺部啰音、肺部可闻及干湿...

The pathology of disease

Tropical pulmonary eosinophilia (Weingarten syndrome) is mainly filarial; M>F; young adults; filarial-endemic areas. Paroxysmal cough/asthma; high eosinophils. Untreated → pulmonary fibrosis.

Common Symptoms

Lymphadenopathy; fatigue; low fever; lung rales

Causes

Filarial infection (microfilariae in lung/liver/lymph nodes); ascaris/hookworm/Toxocara possible.

Treatment

Diethylcarbamazine

Prevention

Filariasis control.

Recommended Department

It is recommended to visit the infectious disease department; before the visit you may first book an appointment and connect with experts through this platform.

Warm reminder: The above information is provided for health education reference only and cannot replace professional medical diagnosis. If you have related symptoms, please seek care at a regular hospital in time.