Aspergillosis
The symptoms of aspergillosis vary, depending on the type and thepart of the body that's affected.
Symptoms of allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis (ABPA) can include:
If you also have asthma , this may become more difficult to control with medication.
Symptoms of severe asthma with fungal sensitisation (SAFS) include:
In the early stages, chronic pulmonary aspergillosis (CPA) may not have any symptoms. Those that may develop later include:
If a ball of fungus (aspergilloma) develops in the lungs, symptoms can include coughing up blood, a persistent cough, and a slightly raised temperature.
Invasive pulmonary aspergillosis (IPA) affects the lungs at first, but can spread to other parts of the body such as the skin, eyes, brain and other internal organs.
Initial symptoms can include:
Additional symptoms can develop as the infection spreads. For example, headaches and seizures can occur if the infection reaches the brain.
Always contact your GP if you:
If you develop symptoms of aspergillosis and have a weak immune system for example, because of an organ transplant, cancer treatment or an underlying condition contact your GP orspecialist immediately.
Aspergillosis is the name of a group of fungal conditions caused by a mould called aspergillus.
The symptoms of aspergillosis vary, depending on the type and the part of the body that's affected.
Aspergillosis is caused by breathing in small particles of a mould called aspergillus.
If it's possible that you have aspergillosis, a number of checks and tests can be carried out to confirm the diagnosis and identify the specific type.
Treatment for aspergillosis varies, depending on the type you have and how severe it is. Most cases are treated with medication, although occasionally surgery may be necessary.
It's virtually impossible to avoid the aspergillus mould completely, but there are some precautions you can take to reduce your risk of developing aspergillosis.