Differential Diagnosis of Pulmonary Eosinophilia
Infection:
 • Helminthic: Loffler syndrome (Ascaris, hookworm, Strongyloides), Tropical pulmonary eosinophilia (lymphatic filariasis), Paragonimiasis
 • Fungal: Invasive (esp. coccidioidomycosis), Allergic (ABPA, ABPM)
Medications and Toxins:
 • Antimicrobials: Daptomycin, Nitrofurantoin, Sulfonamides, Ampicillin, Minocycline
 • Toxins: Crack cocaine, Heroin, Marijuana, Tobacco, Scorpion sting
Others:
 • Eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis (EGPA, Churg-Strauss)
 • Idiopathic: Acute chronic pulmonary eosinophilia, Hypereosinophilic syndrome, Neoplasms

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Dr. Gerald Diaz @GeraldMD · 4 years ago
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