Epidemiology of the relationship between allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis and asthma

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PURPOSE OF REVIEW: Allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis (ABPA) can complicate the natural history of asthmatic patients, especially the more severe ones, worsening disease control and increasing the need for therapies, steroids in particular, and medical care. The aim of the present review is to summarize the latest epidemiological data related to the relationship between asthma and ABPA and to offer a summary of the most recent strategies that could potentially facilitate in the identification of ABPA in asthmatic patients.

RECENT FINDINGS: In the last years, great efforts have been made by researchers worldwide to provide reliable epidemiological data on fungal sensitization and ABPA, especially in severe asthma patients both in adult and pediatric population. Data differ depending on the geographical area and population studied, but pooled data show a concerning 11% of severe asthma patients having ABPA and one out of four asthmatic patients being sensitized to fungi, Aspergillus fumigatus in particular.

SUMMARY: Reliable epidemiological data and advances in the diagnostic procedures can facilitate the detection of ABPA among asthmatic patients, improving the management of a still under-recognized and challenging condition.

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E-Artikel

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2024

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2024

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Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:24

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Current opinion in allergy and clinical immunology - 24(2024), 2 vom: 01. März, Seite 102-108

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Maule, Matteo [VerfasserIn]
Vitte, Joana [VerfasserIn]
Ambrosani, Francesca [VerfasserIn]
Caminati, Marco [VerfasserIn]

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Date Completed 28.02.2024

Date Revised 05.03.2024

published: Print-Electronic

Citation Status MEDLINE

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10.1097/ACI.0000000000000971

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NLM367854627