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Wegener's granulomatosis is a rare disease. It is a type of vasculitis, or inflammation of the blood vessels. This limits the flow of blood to important organs, causing damage. It can affect any organ, but it mainly affects the sinuses, nose, trachea (windpipe), lungs and kidneys.
The cause of Wegener's granulomatosis is unknown. Symptoms may include joint pain, weakness, tiredness and cold symptoms such as a runny nose that doesn't get better. Doctors use blood tests and chest x-rays to diagnose the disease and rule out other causes of the symptoms.
Early treatment is important. Most people improve with medicines to slow or stop the inflammation.
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
Wegener's Granulomatosis Info - Subscription information and archives for a Wegener's mailing list, FAQ, articles and links for further information.
Merck Manual: Wegener's Granulomatosis - Chapter covering etiology, pathology, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment for this uncommon illness.
Wegener's Granulomatosis Site - Personal site by a patient in Sweden containing general information about the illness and resources for patients.
Wegener's Granulomatosis, NIAID Fact Sheet - Fact sheet from the US National Institute of Allergies and Infectious Diseases.
Virtual Hospital Curriculum: Wegener's Granulomatosis - Curriculum materials, images and references for proper diagnosis of this disease.
Wegener's Granulomatosis - Provides a chat, forum, and links to health pages.
Wegener's Granulomatosis - Brief overview including definition, causes and risk factors, from adam.com.
Living with Wegener's Granulomatosis - The author tells of her ordeal because there are millions of people who could contract this disease, and in the hopes that this article helps them or their physician to diagnose earlier.
WegenersNet - Community featuring live chat, message board, discussion forums, member profiles, and information on Wegener's Granulomatosis and its treatment.
Wegener's Granulomatosis Association - A non-profit organization dedicated to providing emotional and informational support to patients and their families with Wegener's granulomatosis.