Chronic eosinophilic pneumonia usually follows a slower course.

Several different kinds of eosinophilic pneumonia exist and can occur in any age group.

Treatment When eosinophilic pneumonia is related to an illness such as cancer or parasitic infection, treatment of the underlying cause is effective in resolving the lung disease.

The larvae are then transported via the blood to the central nervous system (CNS), where they are the most common cause of eosinophilic meningitis, a serious condition that can lead to death or permanent brain and nerve damage.