Bronchopulmonary aspergillosis is an allergic type of disease that resembles pneumonia in symptoms. It manifests as inflammation in the airways and an increased eosinophil count in the blood. The disease is caused by allergic reactions to aspergillus spores.
Aspergillus is a type of fungus that lives in soil, some food products, liquids, polluted air, and decaying plants. When it enters the inner lining of the lungs and bronchi, it begins to proliferate and provoke inflammatory processes and allergic attacks. It most commonly triggers bronchiectasis. In some cases, a complex allergic reaction may occur.
Causes
The main cause of the disease is the entry of fungal spores into the human respiratory system. Additionally, complex reactions in the body may be triggered by previously suffered illnesses, such as tuberculosis.
Symptoms of Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis
At Ichilov Clinic, they will help identify not only the causes of the disease but also conduct a thorough examination of the body and prescribe appropriate treatment. If there is even the slightest chance of being affected by aspergillosis, it is recommended to undergo an examination at the international Ichilov Clinic immediately.
Pulmonologists have identified several common symptoms characteristic of aspergillosis:
- shortness of breath
- fever;
- hoarseness;
- cough, possibly with mucus.
Diagnosis of Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis in Israel
A diagnostic pulmonologist will be able to conduct the diagnosis and timely identify the disease. Diagnosis is performed using several primary methods: radiological examination, computed tomography, blood tests, and skin tests.
Treatment of Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis in Israel
The aspergillus fungus is found everywhere, in books, in plant soil, ventilation systems, exhausts, old pillows, etc. This makes it quite difficult to avoid contact with the allergen. High-class pulmonologists at the Ichilov Clinic in Israel use the most effective methods for treating bronchopulmonary aspergillosis. There is also a possibility of the disease progressing asymptomatically for a long time; for this reason, the doctor accompanies the patient throughout the treatment.
Effective medications are administered intravenously for better absorption and to reduce allergic manifestations in the shortest time. The damage caused by fungal spores to the respiratory organs is not due to infection, so antifungal medications will have little effect. Only the most modern techniques and medications are used at the Ichilov Clinic.
Prevention
As a preventive measure, it is generally recommended to maintain cleanliness in work and living spaces, frequent ventilation, regular cleaning of air conditioners, and minimizing spore-containing objects.