Aspergillosis natural history


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Overview
With treatment, people with allergic aspergillosis usually gets better over time. Relapse is common and need 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