Asthma - 3. Allergic Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis

👍🏻 Support us: Mastercard: 5106 2110 8086 3207 (ARMEN ASTVATSATRYAN) 00:00 - What is Allergic Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis? 02:14 - Pathophysiology of Allergic Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis 04:36 - Symptoms and Signs of Allergic Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis 05:12 - Diagnosis of Allergic Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis 08:31 - Treatment of Allergic Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis 10:50 - Key Points 11:51 - Conclusion Allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis is a hypersensitivity reaction to Aspergillus species (generally A. fumigatus) that occurs almost exclusively in patients with asthma or, less commonly, cystic fibrosis. Immune responses to Aspergillus antigens cause airway obstruction and, if untreated, bronchiectasis and pulmonary fibrosis. Symptoms and signs are those of asthma with the addition of productive cough and, occasionally, fever and anorexia. Diagnosis is suspected based on history and imaging tests and confirmed by Aspergillus skin testing and measure