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Loeffler's syndrome (medicine) and pyroligneous alcohol (medicine)


Loeffler's syndrome (medicine)


Loeffler's syndrome
<syndrome> A self-limiting inflammation in the lungs where there is associated infiltration of eosinophils into lung tissue. Chest X-ray reveals pulmonary infiltrates and full blood count (CBC) shows increased numbers of eosinophils. The cause is unknown and the disease often resolves without treatment. Some forms may be treated with oral corticosteroids. Complications include restrictive cardiomyopathy due to fibrosis of the lining of the heart.


pyroligneous alcohol (medicine)


pyroligneous alcohol -->
methyl alcohol


CH3OH;a flammable, toxic, Mobile liquid, used as an industrial solvent, antifreeze, and in chemical manufacture; ingestion may result in severe acidosis, visual impairment, and Other effects on the central nervous system.

Synonym: carbinol, methanol, pyroligneous alcohol, pyroligneous spirit, pyroxylic spirit, wood alcohol, wood naphtha, wood spirit.