Aspergillus sensitization and aspergillus-associated diseases in a sample of patients with severe asthma

Conclusions: The severe asthmatic patients examined had a high prevalence of Aspergillus sensitization and of Aspergillus-associated diseases as ABPA (26%) and CPA (26%). It has to be demonstrated the benefit of an early recognition and treatment of these diseases on the course of asthma.

Source: European Respiratory Journal - November 20, 2019 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Bucca, C., De Blasio, F., Dassetto, D., Ambrosanio, R., Rella, A., Riberi, L., Solidoro, P. Tags: Allergy and immunology Source Type: research