Table 1.
Underlying lung conditions among patients with CPA.
| Underlying disorder | Case | Control |
|---|---|---|
| Frequency (%) | Frequency (%) | |
| Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease | 9 (27) | 11 (25) |
| Pneumothorax | 4 (12) | 1 (2) |
| Non-tuberculous mycobacteria | 3 (9) | 3 (7) |
| Tuberculosis | 3 (9) | 13 (30) |
| Asthma | 3 (9) | 1 (2) |
| Lobectomy | 3 (9) | 3 (7) |
| Allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis | 2 (6) | 3 (7) |
| Asbestosis | 1 (3) | 1 (2) |
| Community acquired pneumonia | 1 (3) | – |
| Severe asthma with fungal sensitisation | 1 (3) | – |
| Sarcoidosis | 1 (3) | 2 (5) |
| Total | 33 (100) | (100) |
CPA, chronic pulmonary aspergillosis.