An atypical acute exacerbation of COPD due to Aspergillus fumigatus

A 64-year-old male with a history of stabile chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) presented with increasing dyspnea and sputum for the last two months. Complete blood count showed WBC 14x103/ml, Hgb: 14.2 g/dL and eosinophilia. Blood biochemistry was normal. Chest x-ray showed hyperlucency...

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Main Authors: Cuneyt Tetikkurt, Bahar Kubat, Seza Tetikkurt, Gulsum Karakas
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PAGEPress Publications 2020-01-01
Series:Monaldi Archives for Chest Disease
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Online Access:https://www.monaldi-archives.org/index.php/macd/article/view/1155