Allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis presenting as chronic cough in an elderly woman without previously documented asthma

Perm J. 2013 Spring;17(2):e103-8. doi: 10.7812/TPP/12-051.

Abstract

A nonsmoking woman in her mid-70s presents to the allergist for consultation of a chronic cough of almost 3-years' duration without a specific diagnosis as to etiology in spite of numerous diagnostic tests and therapeutic trials. This is a case report from a specialist point of view that includes a comprehensive review of her clinical course pre- and postconsultation along with a brief but pertinent review of the literature as it relates to this particular unusual and protracted case, which was ultimately successfully diagnosed and treated.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Aspergillosis, Allergic Bronchopulmonary / complications*
  • Aspergillosis, Allergic Bronchopulmonary / diagnosis
  • Asthma / diagnosis
  • Chronic Disease
  • Cough / etiology*
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Female
  • Humans