Symptoms of Aspergillosis
Symptoms can range from mild to severe, depending on the type of aspergillosis.
Pulmonary aspergillosis might not cause any symptoms, especially in the early stages. If the disease progresses, symptoms may include:
Coughing, sometimes accompanied by mucus or blood
Wheezing
Fever
Chest pain
Difficulty breathing
Symptoms of invasive aspergillosis may include:
Fever
Chills
Breathing difficulties, such as shortness of breath
Kidney or liver failure
Shock
Bloody cough or massive bleeding from the lungs
Allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis may cause:
Coughing accompanied by mucus or blood
Wheezing or worsening of asthma
Fever
Increased mucus or sputum secretions
Inability to tolerate exercise or asthma brought on by exercise
Many patients with asthma or cystic fibrosis already experience respiratory symptoms similar to those caused by an allergic reaction, so it may be difficult to detect ABPA in these situations. Sometimes, a worsening of symptoms such as coughing and wheezing is the only sign that the person is experiencing an allergic reaction.