12th January 2024

A 38-year-old asthmatic patient is seen in the Airways clinic due to worsening wheeze and shortness of breath despite increasing asthma treatments.

A 38-year-old asthmatic patient is seen in the Airways clinic due to worsening wheeze and shortness of breath despite increasing asthma treatments. She also reports that she has felt feverish at times. A diagnosis of allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis (ABPA) is suspected, and the patient is referred for skin prick testing against Aspergillus. Which type of hypersensitivity reaction is being tested for in skin prick testing?

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