Complications Hub

Some forms of aspergillosis can lead to complications such as haemoptysis (coughing up blood), progressive lung damage and, less commonly, problems such as pneumothorax. The risks and types of complication vary according to the form and severity of aspergillosis and a person’s underlying lung health.

A complication is different from a symptom. Symptoms such as cough, fatigue and breathlessness describe how you feel, while a complication is an additional medical problem that develops as a consequence of the disease or its effects on the lungs.

This hub brings together information about complications associated with aspergillosis, why they can occur, how they are investigated and treated, warning signs to look out for, and when urgent medical assessment may be needed.