What are signs of Allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis?
Signs of allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis (ABPA) include:
- Asthma (may have history of childhood asthma that resolved but returned in adulthood)
- Wheezing
- Cough (may produce green or brown mucus)
- Shortness of breath
- Chest pain or tightness
- Fatigue
- Weight loss
- Fever
- Night sweats
- Joint pain
- Sinus congestion or pain
- Facial swelling
- Hives
- Itching
- Rashes
- Nasal polyps
- Bronchiectasis (widening and scarring of the airways)
- Increased production of mucus in the lungs
- Difficulty breathing
- Recurring lung infections
- Worsening of asthma symptoms with exposure to Aspergillus mold
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