Question 1

my child has allergic aspergillosis, will he get better?

Accepted Answer

Most likely: With appropriate treatment and the source removed.

Question 2

can aspergillosis be cured effectively? what is the method?

Accepted Answer

Some times.: Certain oral  anti-fungal drugs have been tried with variable success.  The jury on inhaled anti-fungal drug is still out.

Question 3

what is trachobronchitis aspergillosis?

Accepted Answer

Infection from mold: Aspergillus tracheobronchitis is an infection with aspergillus (a mold)  which primarily effects the tracheobronchial tree. This can occur when mold spores are inhaled by people who have lung disease or poor immunity.

Question 4

what to do for aspergillosis of the sinus in a child?

Accepted Answer

Common fungus: If your child is not immunosuppressed, this may be a contaminant. If this is from an ENT surgery culture, it may warrant treatment by the ent.

Question 5

does aspergillosis become malignant?

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: Aspergillosis is a fungal infection that might become refractory to treatment and/or life threatening, however not known to have the potential to transform in a malignant tumor.

Question 6

how much time can the treatment (cure) for aspergillosis take?

Accepted Answer

Long term: If we are talking about Allergic Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis then the treatment goes on for many months and is guided by your response to treatment.  You need to be very closely supervised regarding the medications, dosing, side effects  lab monitoring and tapering of medication during this time for a good outcome.   FYI Infection with aspergillus mold is something entirely different

Question 7

for what length of time can the treatment (cure) for aspergillosis take?

Accepted Answer

Long time: If you are talking about allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis, the treatment may be years if not forever.
If you are talking about an aspergilloma, the treatment should not extend beyond months depending on the severity.

Question 8

how do they do they surgery for apergillosis the reason i am asking is because i have aspergillosis and i am taking v-fend now.?

Accepted Answer

It depends. : Most of the time, medical rx is needed. But with a nodule that mimics malignancy, surgery or needle bx can differentiate the two. Drainage from the lung to the skin is initially treated with medicine specific for aspergillosis or drained.

Question 9

can antifungal medication help allergic aspergillosis?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: Allergic broncho - pulmonary aspergillosis is a very serious lung disease that needs prompt and thorough investigation and treatment. Traditionally, inhaled steroids and oral steroids where the mainstay of treatment. In recent years, use of oral anti fungals have been tried and the data suggests that this may be an new avenue of treatment. Discuss this with your allergist or pulmonologist.

Question 10

can allergic pulmonary aspergillosis relapse?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely: It is classic for recurring bouts. You should speak with your pulmonologist or primary care provider to determine if this is flaring; and what treatment options exist if it is a recurrence.

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