Respiratory Fungal Infections and Allergic Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis

Abstract

Fungal colonization of the lungs in CF is common and leads to clinical deterioration when allergy develops. Diagnostic and treatment guidelines for allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis are useful in management. Fungal infection with tissue invasion is probably rare but may be underdiagnosed; antifungal treatment is conventional and usually successful.