allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis (abpa)

How is ABPA Diagnosed?

Diagnosis of ABPA typically involves a combination of clinical evaluation, imaging, and laboratory tests. Key diagnostic tools include:
Chest X-rays and CT scans to identify characteristic changes in the lungs
Blood tests to detect elevated levels of IgE antibodies and specific antibodies against Aspergillus
Sputum cultures to identify the presence of Aspergillus
Skin prick tests to assess hypersensitivity to Aspergillus antigens

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