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A 52-Year-Old Obese Man With Persistent Cough.

Ryo Sekiguchi1, Yasuhiko Nakamura1, Yusuke Usui1

  • 1Department of Respiratory Medicine, Toho University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan.

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|December 9, 2022
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Summary

This case highlights a persistent cough in a middle-aged man, unresponsive to antibiotics, suggesting an unusual cause. Further investigation is crucial for accurate diagnosis and treatment of unexplained respiratory symptoms.

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Area of Science:

  • Pulmonology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Radiology

Background:

  • A 52-year-old male presented with a month-long cough, normal temperature, and no sputum production.
  • Initial treatment with clarithromycin yielded no improvement.

Observation:

  • The patient had a history of hypertension, hyperuricemia, and GERD.
  • He was a former smoker (10 pack-years, quit 15 years prior) and denied other risk factors like alcohol use, illicit drug use, occupational exposure, recent travel, or known TB exposure.

Findings:

  • Chest radiography revealed an abnormal infiltrate.
  • The persistent cough and infiltrate despite antibiotic treatment indicated a need for further diagnostic evaluation.

Implications:

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  • This case underscores the importance of considering less common etiologies for persistent respiratory symptoms.
  • Comprehensive diagnostic workup is essential when initial treatments fail, especially with abnormal imaging findings.