Is athma a part of EGPA/Churg Strauss Syndrome?

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 treatment for vasculitis.

(Click the back button in your browser to go back to the FAQ page.)