Population prevalence of aspergillus sensitization and allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis in COPD subjects in North India.

Soundappan Kathirvel Valliappan MuthuSahajal DhooriaInderpaul Singh SehgalKuruswamy Thurai PrasadShivaprakash Mandya Rudramurthy Arunoloke ChakrabartiAshutosh N AggarwalRitesh Agarwal

Published in: Mycoses (2024)

We found an 18% community prevalence of AS in COPD subjects in a specific area in North India. Studies from different geographical areas are required to confirm our findings. The impact of AS and ABPA on COPD requires further research.

Keyphrases

chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
lung function
risk factors
healthcare
tertiary care
air pollution