AI Article Synopsis
- There is a strong connection between asthma severity and exposure to fungi, with fungal allergens being a significant risk factor for worsening asthma symptoms.
- A case study of a 44-year-old man showed that moving to a flat with mould led to a decline in his asthma control, although he didn't meet all criteria for a specific fungal allergy diagnosis.
- His asthma improved after implementing a monthly cleaning routine on the mouldy walls, reinforcing the idea that fungal sensitization can significantly impact asthma severity.
Article Abstract
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.
Download full-text PDF |
Source |
|---|---|
| http://dx.doi.org/10.3109/02770900903362684 | DOI Listing |
Publication Analysis
Top Keywords
Similar Publications
Want AI Summaries of new PubMed Abstracts delivered to your In-box?
Enter search terms and have AI summaries delivered each week - change queries or unsubscribe any time!