Jennifer Silva-Allergic Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis (ABPA) by Jennifer Silva https://padlet.com/silvajennifer2003/so6gxfr4evg1sl3k en-us 2021-04-15 23:53:27 UTC 2025-10-31 15:20:39 UTC hello@padlet.com What is: Allergic Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis(ABPA) silvajennifer2003 https://padlet.com/silvajennifer2003/so6gxfr4evg1sl3k/wish/1423460720 Is a condition characterised by an exaggerated response of the immune system (a hypersensitivity response) to the fungus Aspergillus (most commonly Aspergillum fumigatus). It occurs most often in people with asthma or cystic fibrosis.]]> 2021-04-15 23:54:28 UTC https://padlet.com/silvajennifer2003/so6gxfr4evg1sl3k/wish/1423460720 What does it Cause: silvajennifer2003 https://padlet.com/silvajennifer2003/so6gxfr4evg1sl3k/wish/1423479934 Aspergillum fumigates is a fungus. It’s found in several places, including soil, water, and dust. ABPA occurs when you breathe in this fungus. It causes a chronic reaction that leads to recurring inflammation of the lungs.]]> 2021-04-16 00:03:54 UTC https://padlet.com/silvajennifer2003/so6gxfr4evg1sl3k/wish/1423479934 Symptoms: silvajennifer2003 https://padlet.com/silvajennifer2003/so6gxfr4evg1sl3k/wish/1423481053
  • shortness of breath
  • wheezing
  • mild fever
  • coughing up mucus with brownish flecks

    • ]]>     2021-04-16 00:04:28 UTC https://padlet.com/silvajennifer2003/so6gxfr4evg1sl3k/wish/1423481053     How its treated silvajennifer2003 https://padlet.com/silvajennifer2003/so6gxfr4evg1sl3k/wish/1423484144 Your doctor will prescribe corticosteroids, such as prednisone, to help with lung inflammation. You will most likely be on it until your symptoms disappear. The side effects are: weight gain, an increased appetite, and an upset stomach from these medications.Your doctor might also prescribe asthma medications that help your airways open so that you have room to cough up mucus. 


    ]]>     2021-04-16 00:06:07 UTC https://padlet.com/silvajennifer2003/so6gxfr4evg1sl3k/wish/1423484144     How to prevent: silvajennifer2003 https://padlet.com/silvajennifer2003/so6gxfr4evg1sl3k/wish/1423491518
    Exposure to Aspergillus is very hard to avoid since the fungus is found in several common environments. Taking your prescribed medications might help prevent recurring flare-ups.



    ]]>     2021-04-16 00:09:43 UTC https://padlet.com/silvajennifer2003/so6gxfr4evg1sl3k/wish/1423491518     Picture of how it looks silvajennifer2003 https://padlet.com/silvajennifer2003/so6gxfr4evg1sl3k/wish/1423502546 2021-04-16 00:14:39 UTC https://padlet.com/silvajennifer2003/so6gxfr4evg1sl3k/wish/1423502546