All are true about Allergic Broncho Pulmonary Aspergilloma except?
A.B.P.A - Allergic Broncho Pulmonary Aspergilloma is common in asthmatics. C/O Black sputum plugs 1. IgE | 2. Sputum culture - A. fumigatus present. 3. CT Chest- CENTRAL BROCHIECTASIS (characteristic feature of ABPA) 4. S. Precipitins against Aspergillus species (Best way to diagnose)
FMGE 2018
Distal bronchiectasis
Serum precipitins to Aspergillus
Increased IgE Levels
Seen in asthmatics
Distal bronchiectasis