Allergic Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis (ABPA) Treatment
Can this condition be treated? What Allergic Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis (ABPA) treatment options are available? Learn more below about the current treatments available to patients.
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How to Treat Allergic Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis (ABPA)
The goals of treatment include:
- Suppressing the allergic reaction to AF
- Minimizing lung inflammation
- Preventing AF from colonizing the lungs
ABPA is usually treated with two medications:
- Prednisone-an oral corticosteroid medication
- Antifungal drugs, such as itraconazole (Sporanox), amphotericin B, or voriconazole
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