Allergic alveolitis in a 12‐year‐old boy: Treatment with budesonide nebulizing solution

Allergic alveolitis due to bird antigens was diagnosed in a 12‐year‐old boy. He suffered from cough, dyspnea, easy fatigue, anorexia, and severe weight loss. The diagnosis was verified by a gradual improvement when he was removed from the birds, exacerbation upon re‐exposure, and the demonstration of serum precipitating antibodies against bird antigens. The patient recovered completely after a short course of oral prednisolone, treatment with inhaled nebulized budesonide for 3 months, and removal of the birds from his home.