Respirology Case Reports (Feb 2024)

Persistent cough and situs inversus in a middle‐aged female

  • Besharat Rahimi,
  • Ghazal Roostaei,
  • Hossein Kazemizadeh,
  • Maryam Edalatifard,
  • Niloofar Khoshnam‐Rad

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1002/rcr2.1309
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 12, no. 2
pp. n/a – n/a

Abstract

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Key message Kartagener syndrome, a rare genetic disorder, can present in adults with persistent respiratory symptoms and radiological changes, such as bronchiectasis and situs inversus. Clinicians should maintain a high clinical suspicion, as early recognition and appropriate management are crucial for preserving pulmonary function.

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