What is Churg-Strauss syndrome?

Churg-Strauss syndrome is a systemic vasculitis.

Symptoms

• Asthma symptoms

• Nerve tingling, numbness, pain

• Vasculitis: nasal polyps, rashes, skin nodules

• Wasting

Diagnosis

Diagnosis requires careful clinical evaluation, including detailed family history, blood tests, imaging studies, nerve conduction tests and tissue biopsies.

Treatment

Churg-Strauss syndrome usually responds to prednisone or other immunosuppressive drugs.