Pulmonary Infection
Health Encyclopedia: Ataxia Telangiectasia
Louis-Bar syndrome
Treatment
There is no specific treatment for ataxia-telangiectasia. Treatment is directed at specific associated problems.
Support Groups
Ataxia Telangiectasia Children's Project -- www.atcp.org
Expectations (prognosis)
An early death is expected, commonly in early adolescence.
Complications
- Severe recurrent
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Health Guide
ADH
...tumor Post-surgery fluid imbalance SIADH (syndrome of inappropriate ADH) Pulmonary infections Pulmonary or mediastinal tumors Lower-than-normal levels may... Read more »Sputum DFA (direct fluorescent antibody)
...no discomfort. Why the test is performed This test may be performed when certain types of pulmonary infections or pneumonias are suspected. Read more »CEA
... Cirrhosis Other liver disease Peptic ulcer Heavy smoking Pulmonary infections Read more »Sjogren syndrome
...depends on associated diseases. There is an increased risk of lymphoma. Complications Pulmonary infection Kidney failure (rare) Lymphoma Calling your... Read more »Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: Treatment for Severe SLE
...antibiotics should be considered for patients with SLE at high risk for infection.Treating Infections. Lung infections need to be treated aggressively with antibiotics. However, antibiotic drugs... Read more »
Medications
...unlikely but serious side effects occur: signs of a lung infection called pneumonia (e.g.,... Read more »
...(sometimes fatal) side effects, such as lung problems, lung infections (Pneumocystis carinii... Read more »
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