infections
Aspergillosis
Treatment of Aspergillosis
Antifungal medications Sometimes surgery to remove fungi Aspergillosis that affects only a sinus or a single area in the lung requires treatment but does not pose an immediate danger because it progresses slowly. However, if the infection is widespread or if people appear seriously ill or have a weakened immune system, treatment is started immediately. Invasive aspergillosisis treated with the antifungal medicationsvoriconazole,isavuconazonium, orposaconazole. Alternative treatments areamphotericin Bor a combination of medications. Any condition that is weakening the immune system should be corrected if possible. For example, doctors may advise people who are taking corticosteroids, which suppress the immune system, to stop. Fungus balls in the lungs or sinuses (aspergillomas)usually do not require treatment with medications and do not usually respond to medications. If these balls cause bleeding (causing people to cough up blood) or other symptoms, they may need to be removed surgically. Surgery cures the infection but is often risky because many people with aspergillomas have other disorders. 