Two weeks ago Azer had a blood test for ABPA which is an allergic response to aspergillus. It took a while to come back, but he tested positive for it. It was also found in his CF culture that he grew another type of fungus called Scedosporum apiospermum. This is another commonly grown fungus in CF.
He will be started on a fairly high dosage of steroids and an antifungal medication. Because the antifungal medication can cause liver damage, I have to take him to have a blood test every week to make sure his levels are within a safe range.
I am glad that at this point he can be treated without being admitted and orally!
