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aspergillus
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melleemac
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Both my boys culture aspergillus and are allergic to it. They take 200 mg itraconazole (with cola, apparently it helps it absorb better?) a day. They have had a couple of long hospital stays due to it, with very low pfts, tiredness,wheezing.
Mel
Mel
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melleemac
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Both my boys culture aspergillus and are allergic to it. They take 200 mg itraconazole (with cola, apparently it helps it absorb better?) a day. They have had a couple of long hospital stays due to it, with very low pfts, tiredness,wheezing.
Mel
Mel
thelizardqueen
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I wonder, because I'm just getting over an infection that I've had for the past 3 weeks. I was coughing up a ton of stuff, along with a couple of brownish, red plugs. I was really achy and thought I was dieing (not literally of course) for awhile there. My culture showed aspergilis, but my doc said it was nothing. 4 weeks later and I still have some wheezing and coughing. I should probably make another appt to get that checked out.
thelizardqueen
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I wonder, because I'm just getting over an infection that I've had for the past 3 weeks. I was coughing up a ton of stuff, along with a couple of brownish, red plugs. I was really achy and thought I was dieing (not literally of course) for awhile there. My culture showed aspergilis, but my doc said it was nothing. 4 weeks later and I still have some wheezing and coughing. I should probably make another appt to get that checked out.
you should get an ige level done liz. if you do have abpa and it is left untreated, it can get REALLY bad. i was an absolute mess with my first flare up. it was left to 'brew' for so long i didnt get out of bed for weeks and the achyness was like nothing i have ever felt before.
you should get an ige level done liz. if you do have abpa and it is left untreated, it can get REALLY bad. i was an absolute mess with my first flare up. it was left to 'brew' for so long i didnt get out of bed for weeks and the achyness was like nothing i have ever felt before.
Scarlett81
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We just had those HEPA filters installed in our house. I can't tell yet if I see a difference. I also use those IONIC Breeze machines. They are expensive, though. And beware, the cheaper ones are no where as good. Anyway, the ionic breeze machines help alot with mold, and dust and dog hair. I notice a difference.
Also, I just want to mention that I had a period where I was having frequent yeast infections. I went to a natural nutritionist and there is alot you can do to treat yeast with supplements and diet. If its a real problem maybe you could try that. Its not crazy cleanses or yucky stuff, just a couple more pills a day and avoiding certain foods really. With that program, I got the yeast out of my lungs within 2 months.
Also, I just want to mention that I had a period where I was having frequent yeast infections. I went to a natural nutritionist and there is alot you can do to treat yeast with supplements and diet. If its a real problem maybe you could try that. Its not crazy cleanses or yucky stuff, just a couple more pills a day and avoiding certain foods really. With that program, I got the yeast out of my lungs within 2 months.
Scarlett81
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We just had those HEPA filters installed in our house. I can't tell yet if I see a difference. I also use those IONIC Breeze machines. They are expensive, though. And beware, the cheaper ones are no where as good. Anyway, the ionic breeze machines help alot with mold, and dust and dog hair. I notice a difference.
Also, I just want to mention that I had a period where I was having frequent yeast infections. I went to a natural nutritionist and there is alot you can do to treat yeast with supplements and diet. If its a real problem maybe you could try that. Its not crazy cleanses or yucky stuff, just a couple more pills a day and avoiding certain foods really. With that program, I got the yeast out of my lungs within 2 months.
Also, I just want to mention that I had a period where I was having frequent yeast infections. I went to a natural nutritionist and there is alot you can do to treat yeast with supplements and diet. If its a real problem maybe you could try that. Its not crazy cleanses or yucky stuff, just a couple more pills a day and avoiding certain foods really. With that program, I got the yeast out of my lungs within 2 months.
thelizardqueen
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Lisa - I'm waiting to get my results back from the doc - he said it takes about a week, so I should hear something today or tomorrow.
I am currently on VFEND and have been so for the past 4 months. I had been on and off IV's every 2 weeks and my doctor attributed it to my pseudomonias but decided to treat the aspergillus. Thanks to God, I am 4 months off IV's and feel pretty good. I don't have any aches or fevers. I use VFEND because I had a serious drug interaction with sporonox.
I have just been reading all on the site. my son 8 with cf has had two bouts of abpa and he was very sick with both. i would like to know can anyone tell me how it really affects a cf child . he is taking steroids and ivs.. also where the hell is aspergisilis how can we get rid of it. what trigges it. any ideas please x