Aspergillus

JennifersHope · Apr 29, 2009

Can anyone tell me if you are being treated for this, what your symptoms are, did you go on prednisone, the antifunal or what drug did you take for it...

Thanks

JennifersHope · Apr 29, 2009

Can anyone tell me if you are being treated for this, what your symptoms are, did you go on prednisone, the antifunal or what drug did you take for it...

Thanks

JennifersHope · Apr 29, 2009

Can anyone tell me if you are being treated for this, what your symptoms are, did you go on prednisone, the antifunal or what drug did you take for it...

Thanks

JennifersHope · Apr 29, 2009

Can anyone tell me if you are being treated for this, what your symptoms are, did you go on prednisone, the antifunal or what drug did you take for it...

Thanks

JennifersHope · Apr 29, 2009

Can anyone tell me if you are being treated for this, what your symptoms are, did you go on prednisone, the antifunal or what drug did you take for it...
 
 Thanks

saveferris2009 · Apr 29, 2009

i went to stanford for a 2nd opinion regarding ABPA...you can check out my blog for info such as the IgE specific test, etc etc.

go under the Stanford visit label <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">

saveferris2009 · Apr 29, 2009

i went to stanford for a 2nd opinion regarding ABPA...you can check out my blog for info such as the IgE specific test, etc etc.

go under the Stanford visit label <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">

saveferris2009 · Apr 29, 2009

i went to stanford for a 2nd opinion regarding ABPA...you can check out my blog for info such as the IgE specific test, etc etc.

go under the Stanford visit label <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">

saveferris2009 · Apr 29, 2009

i went to stanford for a 2nd opinion regarding ABPA...you can check out my blog for info such as the IgE specific test, etc etc.

go under the Stanford visit label <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">

saveferris2009 · Apr 29, 2009

i went to stanford for a 2nd opinion regarding ABPA...you can check out my blog for info such as the IgE specific test, etc etc.
 
 
 go under the Stanford visit label <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">

TonyaH · Apr 29, 2009

Hi Jennifer,
I think it depends on wether or not you have been diagnosed with ABPA. If your body has no allergic response to the aspergillus, sometimes it is just watched closely. Some, like my son, have ABPA (allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis), and require low dose prednisone as a maintenance med. We have not done antifungals yet, but it's nice to know they are there if/when we need them.
Andrew's symptoms were a combination of good old fashion lung exacerbation mixed with allergy symptoms. The prednisone has done a world of good for him, and his pfts have rebounded nicely.
An IgE level from your blood work can help diagnose ABPA. Have you had that done? Take Care!

TonyaH · Apr 29, 2009

Hi Jennifer,
I think it depends on wether or not you have been diagnosed with ABPA. If your body has no allergic response to the aspergillus, sometimes it is just watched closely. Some, like my son, have ABPA (allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis), and require low dose prednisone as a maintenance med. We have not done antifungals yet, but it's nice to know they are there if/when we need them.
Andrew's symptoms were a combination of good old fashion lung exacerbation mixed with allergy symptoms. The prednisone has done a world of good for him, and his pfts have rebounded nicely.
An IgE level from your blood work can help diagnose ABPA. Have you had that done? Take Care!

TonyaH · Apr 29, 2009

Hi Jennifer,
I think it depends on wether or not you have been diagnosed with ABPA. If your body has no allergic response to the aspergillus, sometimes it is just watched closely. Some, like my son, have ABPA (allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis), and require low dose prednisone as a maintenance med. We have not done antifungals yet, but it's nice to know they are there if/when we need them.
Andrew's symptoms were a combination of good old fashion lung exacerbation mixed with allergy symptoms. The prednisone has done a world of good for him, and his pfts have rebounded nicely.
An IgE level from your blood work can help diagnose ABPA. Have you had that done? Take Care!

TonyaH · Apr 29, 2009

Hi Jennifer,
I think it depends on wether or not you have been diagnosed with ABPA. If your body has no allergic response to the aspergillus, sometimes it is just watched closely. Some, like my son, have ABPA (allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis), and require low dose prednisone as a maintenance med. We have not done antifungals yet, but it's nice to know they are there if/when we need them.
Andrew's symptoms were a combination of good old fashion lung exacerbation mixed with allergy symptoms. The prednisone has done a world of good for him, and his pfts have rebounded nicely.
An IgE level from your blood work can help diagnose ABPA. Have you had that done? Take Care!

TonyaH · Apr 29, 2009

Hi Jennifer,
 I think it depends on wether or not you have been diagnosed with ABPA. If your body has no allergic response to the aspergillus, sometimes it is just watched closely. Some, like my son, have ABPA (allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis), and require low dose prednisone as a maintenance med. We have not done antifungals yet, but it's nice to know they are there if/when we need them.
 Andrew's symptoms were a combination of good old fashion lung exacerbation mixed with allergy symptoms. The prednisone has done a world of good for him, and his pfts have rebounded nicely.
 An IgE level from your blood work can help diagnose ABPA. Have you had that done? Take Care!

lexisangels05 · Apr 29, 2009