RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Lesson of the month 1: A cough that doesn't fit the mould
JF Clinical Medicine
JO Clin Med
FD Royal College of Physicians
SP 492
OP 494
DO 10.7861/clinmedicine.15-5-492
VO 15
IS 5
A1 Christina Baggott
A1 Charles Sharp
A1 Nidhi Bhatt
A1 Martin Plummeridge
A1 Huzaifa Adamali
YR 2015
UL http://www.rcpjournals.org/content/15/5/492.abstract
AB 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.