M208 new-onset asthma in an adult with peripheral eosinophilia after hurricane maria in puerto rico

Loeffler syndrome, is a rare pulmonary manifestation of helminth infestation occurring during the pulmonary phase of the larval cycle. Respiratory symptoms, including cough, dyspnea, fever, and wheezing, in addition to skin, gastrointestinal and nonspecific symptoms can also be present. Helminths most commonly involved include Strongyloides, Ascaris, Ancylostoma and Necator.

Source: Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology - October 31, 2019 Category: Allergy & Immunology Authors: Y. Benitez Ortiz, G. Coppola-Fasick, S. Nazario Source Type: research