Proximal bronchiectasis, blood eosinophilia and asthma are characteristic feature of
Ans. c (Allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis). (Ref. Harrison, Medicine, 16th ed., 1178, 1488 Table 237-3)Diagnostic features of allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis (ABPA)Main diagnostic criteriaOther diagnostic featuresBronchial asthmaPulmonary infiltratesPeripheral eosinophilia (>1000/ mL)Immediate wheal-and-flare response to A. fumigatusSerum precipitins to A. fumigatusElevated serum IgECentral bronchiectasisHistory of brownish plugs in sputumCulture of A. fumigatus from sputumElevated IgE (and IgG) class antibodies specific for A.fumigatus.
Histoplasmosis
Measles
Allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis
Tuberculosis
Respiratory