Is Pleurisy Contagious
Health Encyclopedia: Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Treatment
- Systemic Lupus Erythematosus - Treatment
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Treatment
No treatment cures systemic lupus erythematosus, but many therapies can suppress symptoms and relieve discomfort. Treatment of SLE varies depending on the extent and severity of the disease.
Only three drugs are technically FDA-approved for the treatment of lupus:
- Prednisone
- Aspirin
- Hydroxychloroquine
However, none of theseare the standard of care. In everyday practice, numerous other, more effective drugs are commonly used. A new surge of interest has spurred numerous clinical studies and t...
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Health Guide
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: Complications
...affects the lungs in about 60% of patients:Recurrent inflammation of the membrane lining the lung (pleurisy) is the most common problem.In some cases, fluid accumulates, a condition called pleural... Read more »Pneumonia: Causes
...People with active symptoms of illness are clearly contagious. It is not known, however, how early contagion begins before symptoms appear, or how long contagion might linger after the symptoms... Read more »Anxiety Disorders: Introduction
...minutes or to spend inordinate amounts of time cleaning their surroundings in order to subdue the fear of contagion.Over half of OCD-sufferers have obsessive thoughts without the ritualistic... Read more »Immunizations: Highlights
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