Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis and Bronchial Asthma Attacks Caused by Environmental Fungi

We report a case of hypersensitivity pneumonitis and asthma attacks caused by environmental fungi in a 75-year-old man. The diagnosis was established by inhalation challenge with Bjerkandera adusta and Aspergillus fumigatus. The patient was admitted for treatment of fever, wheezing, and dyspnea. Che...

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Main Authors: Nobuyuki Katayama, Masaki Fujimura, Masahide Yasui, Haruhiko Ogawa, Shinji Nakao
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2008-01-01
Series:Allergology International
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1323893015307838