by Seren Evans | Jan 31, 2023 | General interest
The Fungal Infection Trust (FIT) provides vital support for the work of the CARES team, without which it would be much more difficult to maintain their unique work. This year, starting on World Aspergillosis Day 2023 (1st Feb) the CARES team is paying back some of...
by Seren Evans | Dec 2, 2022 | General interest
Accurate diagnosis has never been straightforward for aspergillosis, but modern tools are being developed rapidly and are now improving the speed and accuracy of diagnosis. A patient presenting at the clinic will first be asked to give a history of the symptoms that...
by Seren Evans | Nov 21, 2022 | General interest
In order to claim government help for living with a disability you will have to complete a disability assessment. This can be a stressful and demanding experience, so we have gathered some helpful tips from those who have already been through the process. ...
by Seren Evans | Nov 21, 2022 | General interest, How do I...?
If you have concerns with how your condition is being managed, or any questions about aspergillosis and its treatment, you may find yourself needing speak up on behalf of yourself. Most people will be able to do this for themselves, or with help from family and...
by Seren Evans | Nov 10, 2022 | General interest
People who have aspergillosis tend to cough up characteristic mucoid plugs often when being given oral steroids. These can take many shapes and forms and be different colours depending on what they contain – some can have hard objects within them, others can be very...