Are fungal lung infections serious?
Apr 08, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Guo Xiheng
Introduction
Pulmonary fungal infections are generally quite severe. Such infections can weaken immune function, worsen nutritional status, and may be accompanied by hypoalbuminemia. Without timely treatment, the infection may spread, leading to damage of bronchoalveolar tissues, mucosa, or rupture of bronchial arteries, resulting in massive hemoptysis. If blood clots obstruct the airway, it can easily cause hypoxia, suffocation, and even respiratory failure.
Fungal infections in the lungs are generally quite serious.
Such infections typically occur in patients with weakened immune function, poor nutritional status, or concurrent hypoalbuminemia. Patients may experience persistent irritative cough, shortness of breath, or difficulty breathing. If not treated promptly, the infection can spread and may lead to rupture of bronchial alveolar tissues or mucosa, and even rupture of bronchial arteries, resulting in massive hemoptysis. Blood clots may obstruct the airway, leading to hypoxia, suffocation, or even respiratory failure; therefore, this condition is considered a severe disease.
Patients are advised to seek timely medical attention at a respiratory medicine department and receive proper, standardized treatment under a physician's guidance to avoid delays in treatment and potential harm to health.
