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Allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis--a case report.

Ramesh Chokhani1, Saraswoti Neupane, Ishwar Sharma Kandel

  • 1Department of Medicine, Nepal Medical College, Attarkhel, Jorpati V.D.C., G.P.O. Box # 13344, Kathmandu, Nepal.

Nepal Medical College Journal : NMCJ
|November 22, 2005
PubMed
Summary

Allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis (ABPA) can cause chronic respiratory issues. Early diagnosis via CT scans and tests, followed by corticosteroid treatment, leads to significant symptom improvement.

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Area of Science:

  • Pulmonology
  • Allergy and Immunology
  • Medical Imaging

Background:

  • Allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis (ABPA) is an inflammatory lung disease caused by hypersensitivity to Aspergillus fumigatus.
  • It often presents with non-specific respiratory symptoms, leading to diagnostic challenges.

Observation:

  • A 24-year-old male experienced chronic cough and breathlessness for 6 years, worsening over 6 months.
  • High-resolution CT revealed fleeting opacities and central bronchiectasis; peripheral eosinophilia was noted.

Findings:

  • Diagnostic suspicion for ABPA was confirmed through skin prick and immunological tests.
  • The patient demonstrated a significant clinical response to oral prednisolone treatment.

Implications:

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  • This case highlights the importance of considering ABPA in patients with persistent respiratory symptoms and suggestive imaging findings.
  • Prompt diagnosis and management with corticosteroids can effectively control ABPA, improving patient outcomes and quality of life.