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Allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis

Allergic bronchopulmonary (ABPA) is a condition characterised by an exaggerated response of the system to the fungus including Aspergillus niger, Aspergillus fumigatus, Aspergillus versicolor, and Aspergillus terrus .It occurs most often in people with or . Aspergillus spores are ubiquitous in soil and are commonly found in the of healthy individuals. A. fumigatus is responsible for a of lung diseases known as aspergilloses.

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Symptoms — what it feels like

·, coughing, shortness of breath and exercise intolerance.

Causes — why it happens

· exposure.

How it's found

·Chest X-rays, CT scans, blood tests, immunological tests, and cultures.

Prevention

· and medications.

Complications

· exacerbations, , , cavitation, local emphysema, chronic or recurrent atelectasis, and honeycomb .

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