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aspergillus
Hello, We are going to move in a house that we are going to renew (breaking of walls, paintings, stone floors,....) How long do you recommend us to wait before installing us after works with our 18-month-old daughter? Thank you for your answer.
26.11.2013
ABPA – very severe course of disease
Our daughter (eight years old, CF) contracted ABPA out of the blue in September, with a very severe course of disease. Previously (over the past twelve months), there had been repeated instances of slightly increased IgE levels around 300, but that did not seem alarming). She shows the known ...
04.11.2013
Aspergillus antibodies
Hello, our child’s (7 years old, CF) latest blood test showed aspergillus antibodies. What does that mean, and can we do something about it? Many thanks in advance!
21.10.2013
farm
I am the mother of a 16-month-old boy with cystic fibrosis, diagnosed at 2 months of age. My parents in law have a farm with cows. There are also large reservoirs with maize and grass to feed the cows. Also horses and dogs are on the farm. What should I pay attention to and what is absolutely not ...
07.10.2013
ABPA
My 15-year-old daughter (CF) was diagnosed with ABPA. We could not find the source of the mould. Now we want to buy a new mattress for her bed. I had a memory foam mattress in mind, however when testing, my daughter preferred an innerspring mattress and would like to buy this one. Is there a ...
11.09.2013
Aspergillus
I have been treated for several weeks with inhalative vancomycin due to a sudden finding of MRSA germs in the sputum, additionally with oral dosages of rifampicin and cotrimoxazole. At the moment, the germ is not detectable anymore, instead masses of Aspergillus have been found. I have realized ...
01.07.2013
Xolair®/desensitization
Hello, I am a 45 year-old woman with CF and allergic asthma (tested for trees, grases and fungi = Aspergillus). As the Symbicort® (formoterol and budesonide) is not enough anymore I have to do an additional therapy. Which of the two therapies against the allergic asthma would you recommend to ...
13.05.2013
ABPA and prednisone
Dear CF-team, My 12-year-old daughter has CF with ABPA (allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis). For that reason she is being treated for several years yet with prednisone. This has a consequence on her growth. She is little for her age and I presume she has to take the prednisone. What are the ...
13.05.2013
Ataluren and ABPA
Hello, Firstly, I would like to know where is the third phase of the drug ataluren, and secondly whether this drug is effective against ABPA in CF patients, or only effective on congestion?
15.03.2013
Mould in nuts
Dear experts, Is it possible that swallowing mouldy tasting nuts leads to an allergic reaction in the lungs of a CF patient (who also had ABPA (allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis) before)? Thanks for your answer.
22.01.2013
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