Treatment of pulmonary aspergilloma with itraconazole.

J H Campbell, J H Winter, M D Richardson, G S Shankland, S W Banham

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    Abstract

    In a 12 month open study of itraconazole in pulmonary aspergilloma nine patients received oral itraconazole 200 mg daily for six months followed by further itraconazole or observation for a further six months. There was no change in the serum IgG specific for Aspergillus fumigatus (mean (SE) change -4% (10%)) or symptoms of chronic cough and haemoptysis. In two of the three patients who continued treatment beyond six months symptoms and radiographic appearances improved and a temporary reduction in A fumigatus specific IgG occurred in one patient. Further experience of the effects of longer treatment are needed before oral itraconazole can be recommended for aspergilloma.
    Original languageEnglish
    JournalThorax
    Volume46
    Issue number11
    Publication statusPublished - Nov 1991

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