Guide To Treating Coccidioidomycosis

Treating Infections

In severe cases of coccidioidomycosis, patients can develop chronic respiratory infections or disseminated infection. A disseminated infection can spread throughout the body, usually through the skin, bones, or soft tissues.

Patients with severe Valley fever can develop skin and recurrent pulmonary lesions. Treating these infections may require hospitalization as there is a high risk of severe coccidioidomycosis developing into meningitis, an often fatal illness.

While most patients are asymptomatic, diagnosing and treating coccidioidomycosis as soon as possible is vital to prevent the worsening of symptoms and spread of infection. Some individuals who develop chronic lung problems take years to fully recover, so it's important to start an antifungal medication, and any other recommend treatments a doctor recommend immediately.

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Drinking Plenty Of Fluids

Staying hydrated helps the body fight off infections. Drinking enough water every day is important whether we're sick or not, but during periods of infection, hydration can help boost the immune system. Being sick takes a lot out of individuals whether they realize it or not. While many coccidioidomycosis patients won't be bedridden or suffering from debilitating symptoms, it is still an infectious disease that requires extra work from the body's immune system. Drinking plenty of fluids will help patients stay alert and allow the body to work as it should. Many individuals who don't drink enough water already struggle more when they fall ill due to their body's processes being slowed down by dehydration.

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