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(M30.1) Polyarteritis with lung involvement [churg-strauss]
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186 013 in individuals diagnosis polyarteritis with lung involvement [churg-strauss] confirmed
4 451 deaths with diagnosis polyarteritis with lung involvement [churg-strauss]
2% mortality rate associated with the disease polyarteritis with lung involvement [churg-strauss]
Diagnosis polyarteritis with lung involvement [churg-strauss] is diagnosed Men are 2.88% more likely than Women
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Men receive the diagnosis polyarteritis with lung involvement [churg-strauss]
2 438 (2.5 %)Died from this diagnosis.
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Women receive the diagnosis polyarteritis with lung involvement [churg-strauss]
2 013 (2.2 %)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease polyarteritis with lung involvement [churg-strauss] - Men and Women aged 0-5
In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 0-94
Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 95+Less common in women the disease occurs at Age 95+
In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-94
Disease Features polyarteritis with lung involvement [churg-strauss]
Absence or low individual and public risk
Polyarteritis with lung involvement [churg-strauss] - what does this mean
Churg-strauss syndrome is a rare form of polyarteritis nodosa that is characterized by inflammation of the walls of medium-sized arteries, often accompanied by asthma, skin rash, and other symptoms. it can also involve the lungs, leading to pulmonary involvement, which can cause difficulty breathing, coughing, and fever.
What happens during the disease - polyarteritis with lung involvement [churg-strauss]
Polyarteritis with lung involvement, also known as churg-strauss syndrome, is an autoimmune disorder characterized by inflammation of the small and medium-sized arteries. it is thought to occur due to an abnormal immune response to an infection or other environmental trigger, resulting in an overproduction of antibodies and a subsequent attack on the body's own tissue. this leads to inflammation of the arteries, which can cause damage to the lungs, including asthma, bronchitis, and other respiratory symptoms.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
- Complete physical examination
- Chest X-ray
- Pulmonary function tests
- Arterial blood gas analysis
- CT scan of the chest
- Echocardiogram
- Bronchoscopy
- Spirometry
- Lung biopsy
- Blood tests to check for inflammation markers
Treatment and Medical Assistance
Main Goal: To reduce inflammation and improve symptoms of Churg-Strauss with lung involvement
- Treat underlying cause of inflammation
- Prescribe corticosteroids to reduce inflammation
- Prescribe immunosuppressants to reduce the immune system's response
- Administer oxygen therapy to improve breathing
- Prescribe antibiotics to treat any infection
- Prescribe antihistamines to reduce allergic reactions
- Prescribe bronchodilators to open the airways
- Administer pulmonary rehabilitation to improve breathing and overall lung function
- Perform lung biopsy to diagnose any changes in the lungs
- Provide lifestyle advice to reduce the risk of complications
16 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Polyarteritis with lung involvement [churg-strauss] - Prevention
Polyarteritis with lung involvement [churg-strauss] can be prevented by avoiding exposure to environmental triggers such as cigarette smoke, air pollution, and certain chemicals. it is also important to practice good hygiene and to get regular medical check-ups to ensure early detection and treatment.