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Churg Strauss Syndrome
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An autoimmune disorder that causes the development of inflammatory nodules and inflammation of the blood vessels.

Churg Strauss Syndrome
Research indicates that this syndrome is set in motion by an autoimmune disorder in people who have asthma. Prednisone and other immunosuppressive medications help control the symptoms, but the syndrome can be deadly for some people. From the About.com Guide to Rare/Orphan Diseases.

Churg-Strauss Syndrome International Support Group
Site offers support group, information, and email list.

AARDA: Churg-Strauss Syndrome
Choose "Churg Strauss syndrome" from the drop-down menu for brief information from the American Autoimmune Related Diseases Association. You can also order a packet of information.

Savvy: Churg-Strauss Syndrome
Site offers information on this disorder and other types of vasculitis, resources, and mailing list.

Johns Hopkins Vasculitis Center: Churg-Strauss Syndrome
Site offers complete information about the syndrome, including photographs.

Organizzazione Italiana Sindrome di Churg-Strauss
Information in Italian about the syndrome.

CIB: Vasculitis
Information about vasculitis and Churg-Strauss syndrome in Dutch or English.

CCHS: What You Need to Know About Churg Strauss Vasculitis
Information from the Cleveland Clinic Health System (U.S.).

eMedicine: Churg-Strauss Syndrome
Medical journal article for health care providers about the syndrome.

NORD: Churg Strauss Syndrome
Brief definition of the disorder, from the National Organization for Rare Disorders (U.S.).

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