Lesson of the month 1: A cough that doesn't fit the mould.

Lesson of the month 1: A cough that doesn't fit the mould.
Clin Med. 2015 Oct 5;15(5):492-4
Authors: Baggott C, Sharp C, Bhatt N, Plummeridge M, Adamali H
Abstract
Aspergillus disease has a wide spectrum of manifestations within the lungs; however invasive Aspergillus is most commonly associated with immunocompromise or pre-existing respiratory disease. Here we present a case of Aspergillus tracheobronchitis causing right middle lobe collapse, masquerading as late-onset asthma in a patient with no pre-existing risk factors following massive inhalation of Aspergillus spores from working with compost. This case highlights the importance of having a high index of suspicion for Aspergillus-related disease even in those with no traditional risk factors.
PMID: 26430194 [PubMed - in process]

Source: Clinical Medicine - October 4, 2015 Category: Journals (General) Authors: Baggott C, Sharp C, Bhatt N, Plummeridge M, Adamali H Tags: Clin Med Source Type: research