Aspergillus - What This Type of Mold Can Do To You and Your Family

Aspergillus is a group of molds common in the Northern hemisphere, particularly in autumn and winter. This group includes more than 185 species with at least 20 of those being identified as having the potential to cause opportunistic infections in humans. The diseases caused by Aspergillus are called aspergillosis. Most people are naturally immune, but these diseases can occur.

Allergic Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis is an allergy to the spores of the Aspergillus molds common in asthmatics and cystic fibrosis patients. Symptoms can mimic asthma (episodes of feeling generally unwell, coughing and wheezing. If left untreated, Allergic Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis can lead to permanent lung damage.

Aspergilloma and chronic pulmonary aspergillosis occur when the Aspergillus grows within a cavity of the lung previously damaged during illness such as tuberculosis or sarcoidosis. In fact, any lung disease which causes cavities can leave a person open to developing an aspergilloma.

Early detection is difficult as the person may not have any symptoms. Eventually weight loss, chronic cough, tiredness become common symptoms. Half or more patients will also experience haemoptysis (coughing of blood).

Aspergillus sinusitis occurs when Aspergillus grows in the sinus cavities. For the average healthy person this will usually result in stuffiness of the nose, chronic headache or discomfort in the face.

Surgical drainage of the sinus is usually needed to cure the problem. If Aspergillus has invaded the sinuses deep inside the skull, both surgery and antifungal drugs will be necessary.

The most important thing people can do to protect themselves against these diseases is prevention. Prevent mold by preventing the moisture from entering your home.

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