All are true about Allergic Broncho Pulmonary Aspergilloma except?: (A) Distal bronchiectasis, (B) Serum precipitins to Aspergillus, (C) Increased IgE Levels, (D) Seen in asthmatics
Answer is A. 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)