Eosinophils and the Lung in Tropical Pulmonary Eosinophilia

Tropical pulmonary eosinophilia (TPE) is commonly seen in areas endemic for filariasis. It must be remembered that the respiratory manifestations are part of a systemic disease characterised by marked increase in the blood eosinophil counts, malaise, fever and weight loss in addition to the respiratory symptoms. The clinical and laboratory features of the disorder have been extensively reviewe