Two cases of Schizophyllum asthma: Is this a new clinical entity or a precursor of ABPM? - 04/09/11
Abstract |
Background |
There is a close link between fungal sensitization and asthma severity. Although Schizophyllum commune (S. commune, “suehirotake” in Japanese), one of the basidiomycetous (BM) fungi, is a fungus that can cause allergic bronchopulmonary mycosis (ABPM) and allergic fungal sinusitis (AFS), whether the fungus causes or sensitizes subjects to asthma is unclear.
Methods |
The bronchial provocation test using S. commune antigen was performed in two asthmatics who had demonstrated positive skin reactions to the S. commune antigen, and low dose of itraconazole (50 mg/day) was prescribed as an adjunctive therapy for 2 weeks. The allergological features and clinical manifestations of these patients are herein evaluated and discussed.
Results |
Case 1 was a 71-year-old female, and case 2 was a 69-year-old male. Both patients demonstrated positive reactions to the inhalation test. A diagnosis of AFS or ABPM was excluded in both patients because of the lack of a history of pulmonary infiltrates, central bronchiectasis, a history of expectoration of brown plugs or flecks, or sinusoidal findings. Although the efficacy of itraconazole in our cases was unclear, the elevated titer of the specific IgG-for S. commune in case 2 gradually decreased during the period of antifungal therapy.
Conclusions |
The two patients described herein were diagnosed to have bronchial asthma caused by S. commune; so-called Schizophyllum asthma. S. commune may also be a causative fungal antigen of bronchial asthma.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Keywords : Allergic bronchopulmonary mycosis, Allergic fungal cough, Allergic fungal sinusitis, Schizophyllum asthma, Schizophyllum commune
Abbreviations : ACT, ABPA, ABPM, AFC, AFRD, AFS, BM, B. adusta, FEV1, FVC, GINA, ITCZ, MIB, PCR, SDA, S. commune, SAM
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Vol 24 - N° 5
P. 559-562 - octobre 2011 Retour au numéroBienvenue sur EM-consulte, la référence des professionnels de santé.
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