Non-invasive Diagnosis of Invasive Pulmonary Aspergillosis by Use of Biomarkers in Exhaled Breath Condensate

Inclusion Criteria: * Suspected/confirmed PA patients: * Hospitalized or ambulatory patients with a suspected PA at Aalborg University Hospital. * Are conscious and able to understand the given study information. * Possess legal capacity. * Age above 18 years. * Informed, signed consent is obtained. * Clinically stable, which is defined as patients with stable blood pressure and not in need for other treatments. * No need for organ support, which comprises need for vasopressors or inotropes, mechanical ventilation, extra corporal circulation or renal replacement therapy. * Controls • Patients as the PA patients, but where the diagnosis of PA is rejected will be included as controls. * Suspected/confirmed pneumocystis pneumonia patients: * Hospitalized or ambulatory patients with a suspected pneumocystis pneumonia at Aalborg University Hospital - chest x-ray must support the tentative diagnosis of pneumocystis pneumonia. * Are conscious and able to understand the given study information. * Possess legal capacity. * Age above 18 years. * Informed, signed consent is obtained. * Clinically stable, which is defined as patients with stable blood pressure and not in need for other treatments. * No need for organ support, which comprises need for vasopressors or inotropes, mechanical ventilation, extra corporal circulation or renal replacement therapy. * Controls • Patients as the pneumocystis pneumonia patients, but where the diagnosis is rejecte…