Symptoms depend on the type of aspergillosis and may include:

• Cough
• Wheezing
• Coughing up blood
• Shortness of breath
• Fever
• Stuffy nose
• Runny nose
• Headache
• Chest pain
• Skin lesions

Common symptoms and their severity as reported by people on Patientslikeme.

Aspergillosis is caused by exposure to spores of aspergillus mold (fungus). These spores are common and most people can fight them off. People with low immunity and those on immunosuppressant (for over active immune system) medication can get affected.

• This infection is not contagious.

Risk factors include:

• Weakened immune system
• Low white blood cell count
• Lung cavities as seen in old pulmonary tuberculosis patients
• Asthma or cystic fibrosis
• Steroid medications for any other disease condition

If you have low immunity or have existing respiratory diseases:

• Avoid places like construction sites, stored grain and compost piles
• Wear a face mask -avoid smoking as COPD increases risk for ABPA