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allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis Flashcards

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what?

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rare condition caused by hypersensitivity reaction when the bronchi are colonised by Aspergillus

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signs of allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis?

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  • proximal bronchiectasis
  • complicate asthma and CF
  • peripheral blood eosinophil count raised, total IgE levels are high
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what causes allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis?

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A.fumigatus

Past history of TB

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treatment?

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prednisolone

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what would be seen on CXR?

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rounded opacities

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