Hamman-Rich syndrome revisited: How to avoid misdiagnosis

摘要

A 59-year-old man who had no underlying diseases except for obesity was referred to a private clinic with fever and sore throat. A rapid diagnostic test for influenza using the throat swab was performed and the result was negative. His symptoms did not improve, and he developed shortness of breath and inspiratory crackles in both lung fields, resulting in his transfer to a medium-sized hospital.