Diagnostics & Monitoring Hub

Understanding your test results can make living with aspergillosis far less confusing.
This hub explains IgE, eosinophils, lung function, galactomannan, blood tests, sputum cultures and other key monitoring tools.


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Latest Diagnostic Articles

Woman living well with ABPA, with a gentle illustration of the lungs and airways

ABPA Diagnosis: Why It Is Not Just an IgE Test—and How a New Score May Help

September 22, 2026

Clinician discussing a blood sample with a patient during a respiratory clinic appointment.

A rapid blood test that can support earlier diagnosis of CPA

September 15, 2026

Respiratory nurse explaining a sputum test result to a patient during a clinic appointment

Understanding sputum results: bacteria, fungi and Aspergillus

September 15, 2026

Patient having a spirometry lung function test with a healthcare professional

Lung function tests

September 15, 2026

Blood test tubes representing Aspergillus IgE and IgG tests, with antibodies and lungs in the background

🧪 Understanding Aspergillosis Blood Tests: IgE and IgG Explained

August 27, 2026

Patient and clinician discussing the future of aspergillosis care, with lung, blood-test and research illustrations.

The Future of Aspergillosis Care: Earlier Diagnosis, New Treatments and Personalised Support

August 19, 2026

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

July 20, 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

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

May 18, 2026

AI-assisted radiology and medical imaging technology being used by NHS clinicians to support diagnosis and patient care

Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the NHS: Promise, Progress and the Future of Healthcare

May 14, 2026

Recurrent chest infections not responding to antibiotics infographic showing ABPA and CPA pathways

When ‘chest infections’ don’t respond: when to suspect ABPA or CPA (Patient guide)

April 14, 2026

Why Headaches Can Occur in Aspergillosis

March 30, 2026

Why Do My “Histamine” Headaches Improve on Itraconazole?

March 30, 2026

A Drop of Blood, Real-Time Answers

March 20, 2026

When Symptoms Are Real but Answers Are Not: Understanding Uncertainty

March 18, 2026

Illustration of fungal diagnostic testing for Aspergillus infection, including a lung scan, respiratory sample and laboratory equipment

Clinical Trials and Emerging Diagnostics for Aspergillus Infections

March 13, 2026

Systemic fungal infections: why speed, diagnosis and stewardship matter

February 9, 2026

Can blood tests help predict if chronic pulmonary aspergillosis will come back?

February 5, 2026

Wearable devices and aspergillosis

January 29, 2026

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

January 27, 2026

New UK Best Practice Guidelines for Diagnosing Fungal Diseases – What Patients Need to Know

December 23, 2025

The role of AI in imaging follow-up for aspergillosis

December 17, 2025

Using Radiopaedia and Online Imaging Resources Safely: What Expert Patients and Non-Specialist Clinicians Need to Know

December 16, 2025

Beyond guidelines: what do I need to know when dealing with fungal diagnostics?

December 15, 2025

Understanding Aspergillosis Through Imaging: A Guide for Patients and Non-Specialist Clinicians

December 10, 2025

Why do some people cough up long, tube-shaped pieces of mucus?

December 5, 2025

🌡️ Understanding Body Temperature in Aspergillosis: Why Your Fever May Look Different

November 27, 2025

Understanding Mucous Casts in Allergic Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis (ABPA)

November 20, 2025

⭐ How to Avoid Being Fooled by Misleading Products, Private Tests and Health Claims

November 18, 2025

Understanding Risk: How Common Is “Rare”?

November 10, 2025

🧠 Article 2: Why Awareness Matters – Staying Safe and Confident on Aspergillosis Treatment

October 30, 2025

🩺 Article 1: Managing Side Effects of Aspergillosis Treatments

October 30, 2025

🫁 “Lung Flush” (Bronchoalveolar Lavage) in ABPA – What It Is and Why It Brings Only Short-Term Relief

October 20, 2025

🏥 NHS Neighbourhood Health Hubs: How Community Care Will Work for People with Aspergillosis and Asthma

October 16, 2025

Mannose-Binding Lectin (MBL) Deficiency and Aspergillosis

September 16, 2025

Why the NHS doesn’t use unvalidated tests (and why that’s not just being awkward)

September 15, 2025

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