This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Respiratory system, Subject name: Anatomy
[{'content': 'All the following are true about bronchopulmonary aspergillosis except \nSelect and explain. \nA. Central bronchiectasis, B. Pleural effusion, C. Asthma, D. Eosinophilia', 'role': 'user'}, {'content': 'Answer: B \nExplanation: The predominant clinical presentation of ABPA is an asthmatic phenotype, often accompanied by cough with production of brownish plugs of mucus. ABPA has also been well described as a complication of cystic fibrosis. A workup for ABPA may be beneficial in patients who carry a diagnosis of asthma but have proven refractory to usual therapy. ABPA is a distinct diag-nosis from simple asthma, characterized by prominent peripheral eosinophilia and elevated circulating levels of IgE (>417 IU/mL). Ref Harrison 19th edition pg 1686', 'role': 'assistant'}]