How is Churg-Strauss syndrome treated?
Corticosteroids. Prednisone, which reduces inflammation, is the most commonly prescribed drug for Churg-Strauss syndrome. Your doctor might prescribe a high dose of corticosteroids or a boost in your current dose of corticosteroids to get your symptoms under control quickly.
What is the treatment for eosinophilic granulomatosis?
EGPA is traditionally treated with high-dose steroids such as prednisone, to reduce inflammation. For more severe cases, prednisone is used in combination with drugs that suppress the immune system’s response, such as methotrexate azathioprine, mycophenolate mofetil, and/or cytotoxic agents, such as cyclophosphamide.
Is Churg-Strauss rare?
Churg-Strauss syndrome is an extremely rare disease that causes inflammation of your blood vessels. It can damage small and medium-sized blood vessels. Doctors also call it Churg-Strauss vasculitis, eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis (EGPA), and allergic angiitis.
What are the treatment options for Churg-Strauss syndrome?
Drug therapy can relieve symptoms of Churg-Strauss syndrome and send the disease into remission. But relapses are common. Your doctor likely will conduct blood and other tests regularly to monitor your condition and your reaction to the drugs you’re taking.
How much prednisone do you take for Churg-Strauss syndrome?
Your doctor will likely start you on a high-dose prednisone pill — 40 to 60 milligrams a day. This medicine can put your disease into remission, which is when you no longer have any symptoms or signs of Churg-Strauss syndrome.
Can Churg Strauss syndrome be fatal?
Churg Strauss Syndrome can be fatal if left untreated. Complications from chronic vasculitis can increase a person’s risk for developing serious conditions such as aneurysms, heart disease, and stroke. Diagnosing the condition early and beginning treatment can help reduce inflammation and prevent the progression to more serious symptoms.
What is the allergic stage of Churg-Strauss syndrome?
Allergic stage. It’s marked by a number of allergic reactions, including: Asthma. The primary sign of Churg-Strauss syndrome, asthma develops on average three to nine years before other signs and symptoms appear. In people with Churg-Strauss syndrome who already have asthma, symptoms usually become worse and may require steroids for control.