Aspergillosis
My 18 year old Blue and Gold Macaw became sick Aug 14,2010. Numerous trips to my Avian Vet and over the past 1 1/2 years he has been on: Metacam, Albuterol, Trimeth/Sulfa, Ciprofloxacin, Itraconazole, Gentamicin and saline nebulizer.
March 2011 he was diagnosed with Aspergillosis. After 4 1/2 month treatment with Itraconazole via nebulizer and 3 weeks Gentamicin his lungs are clear.
He continues to have breathing issues; I can best describe it as like a child who needs to blow their nose. That's how he sounds. His nares are clear, I have had them x-rayed. But he sounds congested. When he wakes up in the mornings he has flem in his mouth that needs to be cleared.
Any input would be greatly appreciated.
Sincerely,
Connie Carter
Fairbanks, AK