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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
Worsening symptoms of asthma; Wheezing; Cough may produce brownish plugs or bloody sputum; Fever.
Causes
The aspergillus fungus is common. It can grow on dead leaves, stored grain, bird droppings, compost stacks and other de...
Tests
CBC; SerumIgE antibodies; Aspergillus antigen skin test; Serum aspergillus antibodies; Chest x-ray; CT scan - chest; Sp...
Treatments
Allergic aspergillosis is treated with prednisone. The anti-fungal antibiotic itraconazole can also be helpful. People ...
Complications
Irreversible airway obstruction; Bronchiectasis; Mucous plugs; Respiratory failure.
Prevention
People with predisposing factors (asthma, cystic fibrosis, etc) should try to avoid environments where this fungus is f...
Doctor Specialties
Call your health care provider if symptoms of this disorder develop. Call your health care provider if breathing become...
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