Preventing Allergic Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis (ABPA)

Avoiding exposure to AF is the best way to prevent ABPA. However, this is difficult, because AF is so prevalent in the environment. Guidelines to help prevent exposure to AF include:

• Avoiding areas with:
  • Decaying vegetation
  • Standing water
• Keeping your home as dust-free as possible
• Remaining in air-filtered, air-conditioned environments whenever possible

Measures to avoid symptoms and prevent permanent lung damage caused by ABPA include:

• Ongoing testing and monitoring of ABPA
• Early and continuing medical treatment for the disease