Group: Patients and general interest
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Video interview with this patient with childhood asthma and ABPA. After persistent chest infections and continuous steroids and a bad productive cough, Aspergillus was cultured from sputum in 2002. After successfully taking itraconazole, the patient developed peripheral neuropathy (tingling and loss of sensation) in the hands. After stopping itraconazole – persistent chest infections requiring antibiotics and prednisolone were common. The patient at this point had a high IgE level and positive RAST tests. Voriconazole was then prescribed – which has successfully treated the aspergillus infection – no steroids are required and the cough is greatly reduced with the patient feeling well. However an unfortunate side effect of voriconazole has been a photosensitive rash on any exposed skin. Despite using complete sunscreen – the rash continues. The patient is continuing to take voriconazole.
Medical and Patient education videos
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An interesting description of how a skin prick test is carried out with the intention of finding out which substances a patient is allergic to. Amongst other substances Aspergillus is tested for in this video.
This type of test is quick and easy to carry out and can be useful when screening a large number of allergens. More detailed description
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The CF Discovery SeriesTM is an informative and engaging program designed to educate and uplift those with cystic fibrosis. Through interactive presentations with experts in the field, those living with cystic fibrosis gain information in a setting which encourages camaraderie and community. You can attend these events in person. Guests attending in person must follow CFRI’s Infection Control Policy, found here.
