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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. |
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| 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. |
Reviewed By: David A. Kaufman, M.D., Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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