General Questions

Not exactly. Even though asthma is present in almost all patients with EGPA and corticosteroids represent the cornerstone treatment for both conditions, asthma it is not part of the vasculitis. In EGPA, asthma is more to be considered as an underlying predisposing condition, and it usually persists even after effective…...

Prednisone directly causes atrophy of muscle fibers (myopathy) leading to muscle weakness.  This is a very common side effect of chronic (a few months or more) prednisone use but can be either mild or severe.  Patients usually notice weakness most in the upper legs.  It is not a painful condition…...

Yes, patients with vasculitis should get a flu shot every fall. The treatments taken by most patients with vasculitis make them at higher risk of getting infections like influenza A, which could be severe. Patients should get the regular flu shot, which is a “killed virus” vaccine an unable to…...

This is a general question that cannot be answered specifically without knowing the patient’s individual situation. A well-balanced diet following recommendations of the American Heart Association is usually sufficient. In patients with high blood pressure, a low-salt diet maybe necessary. Patients with renal insufficiency will have specific restrictions of protein…...

Yes, other health issues have to be kept in mind in patients who have vasculitis. Some can be related to vasculitis directly and others can be related to side effects......