Treatment for Valley Fever
The severity of your ailment and how your doctor wishes to manage it will determine how you are treated for valley fever. They might advise monitoring your symptoms before giving you medication, or they might treat you to lower the likelihood that you will develop a serious condition. Antifungal drugs may be used if you have a severe or persistent infection or if you are at high risk for developing a serious illness (such as chronic lung disease).
Medications for Valley Fever
If you need to be treated for valley fever, here are some of the media that your healthcare provider may prescribe:
- Itraconazole [7]
- Fluconazole [8]
- Amphotericin B (AmB)
Your healthcare provider may prescribe anti-fungal treatment for valley fever for three to six months. If your case is severe, treatment may last longer.