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.
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Weekly Aspergillosis Research Update: New Diagnostics, CAPA Evidence, and Why Azole Tolerance Matters (6/23/2026) - This week's research highlights include a possible new bronchoscopic approach to aspergilloma management, advances in molecular diagnosis, a major review of COVID-19-associated pulmonary aspergillosis, and important discoveries about how Aspergillus fumigatus survives antifungal treatment.
About the National Aspergillosis Centre (NAC) (6/17/2026) - The National Aspergillosis Centre (NAC) is the UK's specialist NHS service for chronic pulmonary aspergillosis and other complex Aspergillus-related diseases. Based at Wythenshawe Hospital in Manchester, NAC provides expert clinical care, research, education and patient support.
Why the UK’s Infection Specialist Workforce Matters to People Living with Aspergillosis (6/17/2026) - A new UK report warns of growing pressures on the infection-specialist workforce. We explore what this means for people living with aspergillosis, the role of medical mycology and why specialist expertise remains essential for timely diagnosis and treatment.
Aspergillus Otomycosis: A 2026 Update for Clinicians and Expert Patients (6/16/2026) - A comprehensive 2026 update on Aspergillus otomycosis for ENT clinicians, infectious diseases specialists, medical mycologists, GPs, specialist nurses and expert patients. Covers diagnosis, treatment, species identification, recurrence, invasive disease and urgent warning signs.
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
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Latest GP updates
- Weekly Aspergillosis Research Update: New Diagnostics, CAPA Evidence, and Why Azole Tolerance Matters (6/23/2026)
- About the National Aspergillosis Centre (NAC) (6/17/2026)
- Why the UK’s Infection Specialist Workforce Matters to People Living with Aspergillosis (6/17/2026)
- Aspergillus Otomycosis: A 2026 Update for Clinicians and Expert Patients (6/16/2026)
- More Than a Referral Centre: How the National Aspergillosis Centre Supports Patients and Healthcare Professionals Across the UK (6/12/2026)
- Why Antifungal Drug Interactions Matter — and How AntifungalInteractions.org Can Help (5/20/2026)
- When Breathlessness Feels Severe — Even When Oxygen Levels Look “Normal” (5/12/2026)
- Can Aspergillosis Be Cured? Understanding Treatment, Control, and Long-Term Therapy (4/27/2026)
- When ‘chest infections’ don’t respond: when to suspect ABPA or CPA (Clinical perspective) (4/14/2026)
- Can overseas patients access specialist centres like NAC? A clear guide for patients and families (4/10/2026)