Loeffler's syndrome Is characterized by-
Loeffler's syndrome is a benign,acute eosinophilic pneumonia of unknown cause(idiopathic/primary eosinophilic pneumonia) characterised by transient migrating pulmonary infiltrates and minimal clinical manifestations. Loefflers syndrome caused by ascaris,hookworm,schistosomiasis. symptoms include dyspnea,cough,wheeze,HEMOPTYSIS which are self limited. Reference:Harrison's Medicine-20 edition,page no:1975.
Transient, migratory pulmonary infiltrations
Fibrosis in the pulmonary apices
Fibrosis in the base of one or both lungs
Miliary mottling
Respiratory system