Allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis. Chest. [Chest] Journal article

Allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis (ABPA) occurs as a complication of asthma. It presents as an infiltrative pulmonary disorder with respiratory and systemic symptoms, eosinophilia, elevated total serum IgE, and skin sensitizing, as well as precipitating antibodies to Aspergillus fumigatus. Sputum cultures are not always positive for the organism. If unchecked, the disease may lead to bronchiectasis and ultimately pulmonary fibrosis. Therapy consists mainly of corticosteroids.

Chest. [Chest]

Adrenal Cortex Hormones
Aspergillosis, Allergic Bronchopulmonary
Aspergillus fumigatus
Asthma
Bronchial Provocation Tests
Humans
Lung
Radiography, Thoracic
Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.
Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.