Filarial tropical pulmonary eosinophilia: a condition masquerading asthma, a series of 12 cases

Abstract

TPE should always be considered in patients from filaria endemic areas presenting with cough, dyspnea or wheezing. High eosinophil count (>3 × 10⁹ cells) with raised IgE level (>1000 IU/mL) in such cases should alert the physician to look for TPE. Early diagnosis and treatment can prevent disease progression and complications.