Complications Hub

Some people develop complications such as haemoptysis, pneumothorax, severe infections or progressive lung damage.
This hub explains the main complications, why they happen, warning signs, and when to seek urgent help.


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Illustration explaining how antibiotics are chosen for people living with aspergillosis and bronchiectasis, showing lungs, antibiotic tablets, sputum testing and the importance of targeted treatment.

Understanding Antibiotics: A Guide for People Living with Aspergillosis and Bronchiectasis

July 7, 2026

Loosen and Clear Mucus: Practical Self-Help Techniques for People with Aspergillosis

July 6, 2026

Educational infographic explaining lung function tests in aspergillosis and asthma, including FEV1, FVC, gas transfer, breathing reserve, treatment goals and why CT scans may not match lung function results.

Understanding Lung Function in Aspergillosis and Asthma

June 9, 2026

Illustration promoting mental health awareness for people living with aspergillosis, showing supportive hands holding a growing plant symbolising hope, connection, and emotional wellbeing

Mental Health Awareness Week: Supporting the Emotional Impact of Aspergillosis

May 11, 2026

Educational infographic explaining dry mouth and dental health problems in people with aspergillosis, including inhalers, oxygen therapy and oral care advice.

Dry Mouth, Aspergillosis and Dental Health

May 6, 2026

Diagram showing inflamed airway with mucus and narrowing compared to improved airway with clearer airflow and better lung function

Can Lung Function Improve After Infection or Treatment?

May 5, 2026

Infographic comparing symptoms of ABPA and long-term steroid side effects, including fatigue, mood changes, weakness and overlapping symptoms.

ABPA or Steroid Side Effects? Understanding Symptoms During Long-Term Treatment

April 28, 2026

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

April 28, 2026

Kefir and aspergillosis infographic

Can People with Aspergillosis Drink Kefir or Take Probiotics?

April 20, 2026

How to choose a probiotic: quality markers vs warning signs for C. diff prevention

Could diarrhoea on itraconazole be C. diff?

April 20, 2026

What if you can’t tolerate azole antifungal medicines?

April 16, 2026

Tremor in aspergillosis asthma COPD TB causes and when to seek help infographic

Tremor (Shaking) in Aspergillosis, Asthma, COPD and TB: Causes, Meaning and When to Seek Help

April 16, 2026

Inflammation and Aspergillosis: Understanding “Stable”, “Flare”, and “Improving” Disease

April 13, 2026

Muscle Cramps in Aspergillosis (Including ABPA and CPA): Causes, Triggers, and What May Help

March 30, 2026

Why Headaches Can Occur in Aspergillosis

March 30, 2026

How Inflammation in One Part of the Body Can Affect the Rest of the Body

March 24, 2026

Managing fatigue and energy in aspergillosis and allergic fungal lung disease

March 13, 2026

Nontuberculous Mycobacteria (NTM–MAC) and Aspergillosis

March 10, 2026

Asthma and Aspergillosis

March 9, 2026

Bronchiectasis in Aspergillosis Patients

March 6, 2026

Antifungal Medicines: Dosing, Monitoring, and the Role of Specialist Care

January 27, 2026

Airways mucus and aspergillosis

January 27, 2026

Hydrocortisone dosing in adrenal insufficiency

January 5, 2026

Biofilms: what they are, why they cause persistent infection, and how research is changing treatment

December 8, 2025

Advisory note: Preventing shingles for people with aspergillosis (ABPA, CPA, SAFS, severe asthma)

December 1, 2025

**Adrenal Insufficiency & Steroid Tapering:

November 20, 2025

🧠 Can Aspergillosis Spread to the Brain?

October 24, 2025

🌿 Covid-19 and ABPA / Bronchiectasis: What Patients Need to Know

September 29, 2025

When Antifungals Fail: One Patient’s Recovery from Subacute Invasive Aspergillosis After Surgery

July 23, 2025

Other forms of aspergillosis: Aspergillus Empyema, A Rare and Serious Complication of Aspergillosis

July 22, 2025

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