Loefflers syndrome natural history, complications and prognosis

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Natural History, Complications and Prognosis

Complications

A rare complication of simple pulmonary eosinophilia is a severe type of pneumonia called acute idiopathic eosinophilic pneumonia.

Prognosis

The disease often goes away without treatment. If treatment is needed, the response is usually good. However, relapses can occur (the disease comes back).