A case of asthma associated with tracheal diverticulum.
- Author:
Kyung Pyo KANG
1
;
Ji Hye KIM
;
Gong Yong JIN
;
Seoung Ju PARK
;
Seung Soo KIM
;
Heung Bum LEE
;
Yang Keun RHEE
;
Yong Chul LEE
Author Information
1. Department of Internal Medicine, Chonbuk National University Medical School, Chonju, Chonbuk, Korea. leeyc@moak.chonbuk.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Asthma;
tracheal diverticulum
- MeSH:
Adult;
Asthma*;
Bronchial Provocation Tests;
Bronchoscopy;
Cough;
Diagnosis;
Diverticulum*;
Dyspnea;
Humans;
Methacholine Chloride;
Rare Diseases;
Respiratory Tract Infections;
Trachea
- From:Journal of Asthma, Allergy and Clinical Immunology
2003;23(3):544-547
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Tracheal diverticula are relatively rare disease characterized by single or multiple evaginations of the tracheal wall. The tracheal diverticulum may act as a reservoir for secretions, leading to recurrent respiratory tract infections associated with chronic cough and dyspnea. A 31-year-old man had complained of a chronic productive cough for several months. Methacholine bronchial provocation test was positive. Three-dimensional computed tomography showed an air-containing cystic structure extending right posterolateral aspect of the trachea. Fiberoptic bronchoscopy demonstrated ostium arising from the right posterolateral wall at mid-third of trachea. These findings made asthma and tracheal diverticulum the diagnosis. Medical treatment was performed and symptoms were relieved.
