Condition
ABPA
David Cohen, M.D.Published 3 May 20051 min read
Key points
- 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.
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.
Written and revised by
David Cohen, M.D.
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