GP & None-specialist Guidance: Aspergillosis information for primary care

This page brings together practical information for GPs and other primary care clinicians looking for clear, accessible guidance on aspergillosis. It includes resources on when to suspect aspergillosis, differential diagnosis, referral, and patient information that may be useful in consultations.

Featured guidance

When ‘chest infections’ don’t respond: when to suspect ABPA or CPA (Clinical perspective) (4/14/2026) - Patients presenting with recurrent “chest infections” that do not respond to antibiotics are common in primary and secondary care. In […]
Can overseas patients access specialist centres like NAC? A clear guide for patients and families (4/10/2026) - Last reviewed: April 2026 Key points Specialist centres such as the National Aspergillosis Centre (NAC) cannot provide individual medical advice […]
AntifungalInteractions.org – A Specialist Resource for Safer Antifungal Treatment (4/9/2026) - Last reviewed: April 2026 Managing antifungal medications can be complex. Many antifungal drugs interact with other medicines, foods, and even […]
Aspergillosis and Diet: coping with weight loss, poor appetite, food avoidance and stomach symptoms (4/8/2026) - For: patients, carers, general practitioners, specialist nurses and other non-specialists Last reviewed: 8 April 2026 Important: This page is general […]

ABPA in primary care

📘 What is ABPA? (Allergic Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis) - Patient handout for A&E staff who ask what aspergillosis is. What is ABPA? ABPA is an allergic lung condition caused […]
🫁 ABPA Treatment: Why Are Steroids First, Even if They Can Increase Fungal Growth? - If you’ve been diagnosed with Allergic Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis (ABPA), you may have heard that treatment often starts with oral steroids […]
🫁 Understanding ABPA, Bronchiectasis & Lung Cavities - A Patient’s Guide to What Happens in the Lungs – and What You Can Do About It 🌿 What is […]
📘 Managing IgE Levels in ABPA: What Happens After Treatment? - If you have ABPA (Allergic Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis), you’ve likely been told your IgE levels are high. Many patients ask: “Once […]
🏥 Surgery in Patients with ABPA or CPA: Can It Worsen Symptoms, and Should It Proceed? - Patients with Aspergillus-related lung diseases, such as Allergic Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis (ABPA) and Chronic Pulmonary Aspergillosis (CPA), sometimes report worsened symptoms […]
Allergic Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis (ABPA) for Expert Patients and non-Specialist Clinicians - Expert Information for Patients, GPs, and Specialist Nurses 🔎 What Is ABPA? ABPA is a complex hypersensitivity reaction to Aspergillus […]

Chronic pulmonary aspergillosis

📘 What is CPA? (Chronic Pulmonary Aspergillosis) - Patient handout for A&E staff who are not aware of aspergillosis. What is CPA? CPA is a chronic fungal infection […]
🏥 Surgery in Patients with ABPA or CPA: Can It Worsen Symptoms, and Should It Proceed? - Patients with Aspergillus-related lung diseases, such as Allergic Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis (ABPA) and Chronic Pulmonary Aspergillosis (CPA), sometimes report worsened symptoms […]
Chronic Pulmonary Aspergillosis (CPA) for Expert Patients and Non-Specialist Clinicians - Expert Information for Patients, GPs, and Specialist Nurses 🔎 What Is CPA? Chronic Pulmonary Aspergillosis (CPA) is a long-term fungal […]

Referral and specialist advice

Finding an Aspergillosis Expert – general guidance worldwide

Can overseas patients access specialist centres like NAC? A clear guide for patients and families - Last reviewed: April 2026 Key points Specialist centres such as the National Aspergillosis Centre (NAC) cannot provide individual medical advice […]
Patient referrals in the NHS – how it works - Here’s why GPs in the NHS usually refer patients first to a local specialist (e.g. a local respiratory team) rather […]

Patient information to share

You may also find these patient-facing resources useful during consultations:

Information for professionals