| Severe asthma with fungal sensitization: a case report and review of literature. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 20100013 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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There is a substantial body of evidence supporting an association between asthma severity and fungal exposure and sensitization. Fungal allergens are a recognized risk factor for severe asthma. We describe the case of a 44-year-old asthmatic whose asthma control deteriorated after moving to a new flat with walls covered in mould. Allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis was excluded. Although sensitization to Candida was demonstrated by a positive Candida-specific radioallergosorbent test, the patient did not entirely satisfy the criteria for a diagnosis of allergic bronchopulmonary candidiasis. The patient's asthma control improved after engaging in a monthly washing regimen of the walls. This case further demonstrates the association between fungal sensitization and asthma severity. The term severe asthma with fungal sensitization has been recently coined to describe this phenomenon. |
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Authors:
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Yasser Madani; Andrew Barlow; Furqan Taher |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: The Journal of asthma : official journal of the Association for the Care of Asthma Volume: 47 ISSN: 1532-4303 ISO Abbreviation: J Asthma Publication Date: 2010 Feb |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2010-01-26 Completed Date: 2010-02-22 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8106454 Medline TA: J Asthma Country: England |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 2-6 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Respiratory Medicine, Watford General Hospital, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD18 0HB, United Kingdom. yasser.madani@doctors.org.uk |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Adult Air Pollution, Indoor / adverse effects Asthma / immunology*, physiopathology*, radiography, therapy Candida albicans / immunology Female Fungi / immunology* Humans Immunoglobulin E / blood, immunology Precipitins / blood, immunology |
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Reg. No./Substance:
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0/Precipitins; 37341-29-0/Immunoglobulin E |
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