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Pulmonary aspergillosis - allergic bronchopulmonary type



Aspergilloma
Aspergilloma
Pulmonary aspergillosis
Pulmonary aspergillosis
Aspergillosis - chest X-ray
Aspergillosis - chest X-ray
Fungus
Fungus


Pulmonary aspergillosis - allergic bronchopulmonary type

Alternative Names:

Aspergillosis - allergic bronchopulmonary; Allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis; ABPA
Treatment:

Allergic aspergillosis is treated with oral prednisone. The anti-fungal antibiotic, itraconazole, can also be helpful. People with asthma should also continue their usual inhaler treatments.


Expectations (prognosis):


The response to therapy is usually good, with improvement over time. Relapses requiring repeat treatment are common.


Complications:

Calling your health care provider:

Call your health care provider if symptoms of this disorder develop.

Call your health care provider if breathing becomes more difficult. Severe breathing difficulty is an emergency.




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