ABPA

Alternative names
Aspergillosis - allergic bronchopulmonary; Allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis; Pulmonary aspergillosis - allergic bronchopulmonary type

Definition
Pulmonary aspergillosis is an allergic reaction to a fungus called aspergillus, which causes inflammation of the airways and air sacs of the lungs.

see Pulmonary aspergillosis - allergic bronchopulmonary type.

Johns Hopkins patient information

Last revised: December 4, 2012
by Janet G. Derge, M.D.

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