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Erschienen in: Current Fungal Infection Reports 2/2024

01.04.2024 | Review

Aerosolized Antifungals for the Treatment of Pulmonary Fungal Diseases

verfasst von: Valliappan Muthu, Inderpaul Singh Sehgal, Ritesh Agarwal

Erschienen in: Current Fungal Infection Reports | Ausgabe 2/2024

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Abstract

Purpose of Review

Inhaled antifungals achieve high lung concentrations with minimal systemic adverse events. Despite being available for over five decades, data supporting their use outside the mold-active prophylaxis setting are lacking. Herein, we review the recent evidence on inhaled antifungals in treating pulmonary aspergillosis (allergic, chronic, and invasive) and mucormycosis.

Recent Findings

Several antifungals have recently been evaluated, including repurposed and newer inhaled agents (opelconazole). Inhaled amphotericin B deoxycholate (in pulmonary mucormycosis) and liposomal formulation (in invasive aspergillosis) were safely used in two recent randomized trials. However, both these small trials failed to demonstrate added benefit with adjunctive inhaled amphotericin. In allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis, nebulized amphotericin B may prolong the time-to-exacerbation when used in patients experiencing frequent exacerbations.

Summary

The last decade has witnessed considerable progress in inhaled antifungals. Ongoing trials will likely offer hope for managing allergic and invasive pulmonary mycoses in the future.
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Metadaten
Titel
Aerosolized Antifungals for the Treatment of Pulmonary Fungal Diseases
verfasst von
Valliappan Muthu
Inderpaul Singh Sehgal
Ritesh Agarwal
Publikationsdatum
01.04.2024
Verlag
Springer US
Erschienen in
Current Fungal Infection Reports / Ausgabe 2/2024
Print ISSN: 1936-3761
Elektronische ISSN: 1936-377X
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12281-024-00495-3

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