Aspergillosis natural history, complications and prognosis

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Overview

With treatment, people with allergic aspergillosis usually gets better over time. Relapse is common and needs repeated treatment. It could be fatal if un-responsive to treatment. Prognosis also depends on the patients immune status.

Complications

  • Amphotericin B can cause kidney damage and unpleasant side effects such as fever and chills
  • Bronchiectasis (permanent scarring and enlargement of the small sacs in the lungs)
  • Invasive lung disease can cause massive bleeding from the lung
  • Mucus plugs in the airways
  • Permanent airway blockage

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