C. Kirushanth

Pulmonary actinomycosis in an older adult mimicking refractory bronchial asthma

Pulmonary actinomycosis is an uncommon chronic infection caused by Actinomyces species and often mimics tuberculosis, malignancy, or uncontrolled asthma, leading to delayed diagnosis. A 73-year-old woman with bronchial asthma developed progressive nocturnal cough, halitosis, and brownish-black sputum with unintentional...