An unusual case of a rare diagnosis mimicking asthma.

A patient with decreased airflow on chest auscultation, with progressive shortness of breath, dry cough, even in the absence of chest pain, may mimic asthma. A diagnosis of pneumothorax might be delayed if a chest X-ray is not done.
Source: Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology - Category: Allergy & Immunology Authors: Tags: M205 Source Type: research