Abstract

Dr. Osama A. Mabrouk Kheiralla*, Dr. Walid G. Babikr. MD, Dr.Madani M. A. Globawe. MBBS

ABSTRACT

Mounier–Kuhn syndrome is a rare respiratory tract condition characterized by abnormal dilatation of the trachea and main bronchi, it may present with symptoms similar to Asthma or Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), so it is important for the primary health care practitioner to keep in mind this syndrome when evaluating patients with symptoms similar to Asthma or Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) specially when the patient does not respond to treatment of these diseases, because early diagnosis and management of Mounier–Kuhn syndrome may lead to good outcome and will prevent complications of this disease. This is a case report of a 46-year-old farmer was presented to the radiology department for evaluation of long history of recurrent attacks of lower respiratory tract infections associated with shortness of breath, dyspnea, wheezing and productive cough; Mounier– Kuhn syndrome was confirmed by Chest X-ray CT scan and Bronchoscopy.