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Information sobre el Embarazo Simple pulmonary eosinophilia
Simple pulmonary eosinophilia is swelling (inflammation) of the
lungs from an increase in eosinophils, a type of white blood
cell. Pulmonary infiltrates with eosinophilia; Loeffler syndrome
Most cases of simple pulmonary eosinophilia are due to an
allergic reaction from: - Chest pain - Dry cough - General ill
feeling - Rapid respiratory rate - Shortness of breath The
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 sug