Symptoms of Allergic Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis (ABPA)

Symptoms of ABPA are usually those of progressive asthma. These include:

• Shortness of breath
• Wheezing
• Weakness, malaise
• Unintended weight loss
• Chest pain

As ABPA progresses, other symptoms may occur, including:

• Production of thick, brownish, and/or bloody sputum
• Low-grade fever

In severe, long-term cases, ABPA can cause:

• Bronchiectasis-widening of areas of the bronchus, usually caused by inflammation
• Scarring of lungs