Common Variable Immune Deficiency (CVID) is an ailment categorized by the inability of B lymphocytes to distinguish plasma cells proficient of secreting all immunoglobulin types. About 25% of patients with CVID will present in childhood or adolescence, often with allergic disease, recurrent sinopulmonary infections, and autoimmune cytopenia. Case presentation An 11-year-old girl was brought to the pulmonary clinic for the first time when she was six, with a history of a lingering, persistent cough and wheeze, most notably in the winters.
The parents reported that the girl had coughing at night and exercise-induced wheezing, which was treated with albuterol. Medication history The medical history of the patient comprised of recurrent ear infections, myringotomy tubes, eczema, recurrent ear infections, and adenotonsillectomy. The patient was also reported to be allergic…
