Comparing the real-world effectiveness of oral corticosteroids and antifungals for the treatment of allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis in cystic fibrosis
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Abstract
Allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis (ABPA) is a complication of cystic fibrosis (CF) that often requires treatment. Oral corticosteroids (OCS) are the first-line therapy; however, antifungals alone or in combination with OCS are commonly used despite limited data supporting their role.
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