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Pulmonary aspergillosis is an allergic reaction to a fungus called aspergillus, which causes inflammation of the airways and air sacs of the lungs. |
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Symptoms
Cough may produce brownish plugs or bloody sputum; Fever; Generalized weakness; Wheezing; Worsening symptoms of asthma.
Causes
The aspergillus fungus is common. It can grow on dead leaves, stored grain, bird droppings, compost stacks and other ...
Tests
Aspergillus antigen skin test; Bronchoscopy and transbronchial biopsy; CBC with peripheral eosinophil (a type of whit...
Treatments
Allergic aspergillosis is treated with steroids such as prednisone. The anti-fungal antibiotic itraconazole can also ...
Complications
Bronchiectasis (permanent scarring of the small sacs in the lungs; Mucous plugs; Permanent airway obstruction; Respir...
Prevention
People at higher risk (those with asthma, cystic fibrosis, etc) should try to avoid environments where this fungus is...
Doctor Specialties
Call your health care provider if you have symptoms of this disorder. Call your health care provider if breathing bec...
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