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Medical illustration of NTM bacteria and Aspergillus fungus in lungs affected by bronchiectasis and a cavity.

NTM and aspergillosis: why are they increasingly found together?

Illustration of lungs, a DNA strand and Aspergillus spores representing research into CFTR gene variants and ABPA

Carriers of cystic fibrosis may be at greater risk for allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis

Medical illustration showing Aspergillus otomycosis, a fungal infection of the external ear canal, including fungal debris, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment principles.

Aspergillus Otomycosis: A 2026 Update for Clinicians and Expert Patients

Patient with Allergic Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis (ABPA) considering biologic treatment, alongside an infographic explaining why steroids and antifungal medicines are often used before biologics.

Why Do People With ABPA Usually Have to Try Steroids and Antifungals Before Biologics?

Last reviewed: June 2026…

Medical infographic explaining Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia (PCD), symptoms, mucus clearance problems, fertility effects, diagnosis and possible links with ABPA and bronchiectasis.

Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia (PCD), Fertility and Aspergillosis

Infographic explaining adrenal suppression, cortisol, ACTH, steroid side effects and antifungal interactions in patients with ABPA and aspergillosis.

Understanding Steroids, Cortisol, ACTH and Adrenal Suppression in Aspergillosis

Medical infographic explaining how smoking damages the lungs, increases COPD risk and contributes to Chronic Pulmonary Aspergillosis (CPA), including smoking cessation and vaping advice.

Smoking, COPD and Chronic Pulmonary Aspergillosis (CPA)

Person with chronic lung disease experiencing severe breathlessness despite normal oxygen saturation readings, alongside breathing retraining and respiratory health information

When Breathlessness Feels Severe — Even When Oxygen Levels Look “Normal”

Infographic showing causes of weight loss and weakness in aspergillosis including inflammation, reduced appetite, medication effects and muscle loss, with stages of recovery.

Weight Loss and Weakness in Aspergillosis: Why It Happens, How It Feels, and What Helps Recovery

Diagram showing why aspergillosis is often controlled rather than cured, including differences between ABPA and chronic pulmonary aspergillosis (CPA)

Can Aspergillosis Be Cured? Understanding Treatment, Control, and Long-Term Therapy

Last reviewed: April 2026…