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What is Relapsing Polychondritis?
Relapsing polychondritis is a rare autoimmune disorder where the immune system mistakenly damages and causes inflammation in cartilage tissue. Cartilage deterioration can affect any part of the body where cartilage is present, but the most commonly affected tissues include the cartilaginous parts of the nose, ear, airways, and joints.
Typical Symptoms of Relapsing Polychondritis
- Double vision
- Wheezing or whistling sounds when breathing
- Earache
- Fever
- Eye pain or discomfort
- Eye are bulging or jutting out
- Nose pain
- Swelling in any body part
Diagnostic Questions for Relapsing Polychondritis
Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this disease:
- Are you experiencing double vision?
- Do you experience wheezing or whistling sounds when breathing?
- Do you have an earache?
- Do you have a fever?
- Do you have any eye pain or discomfort?
Treatment of Relapsing Polychondritis
There is no definitive treatment for relapsing polychondritis. Anti-inflammatory drugs can provide symptomatic relief. Surgery may be required in some cases to reconstruct the nasal passages and airways.
Reviewed By:
Caroline M. Doan, DO (Internal Medicine)
Dr. Doan received a Bachelor of Science degree with honors from UCLA. Prior to obtaining her medical degree, she was involved in oncology clinical research at City of Hope, a National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center in southern California. She attended medical school at Touro University California, and completed her residency in Internal Medicine at Oregon Health & Science University. She is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and holds an active medical license in several states. She currently works as a physician for Signify Health providing home-based health care.
Kaito Nakamura, MD (Rheumatology)
Dr. Nakamura is a rheumatologist who has practiced in the Ota Nishinouchi Hospital attached to Ota General Hospital, National Health Insurance Matsudo City Hospital, Chiba University Hospital, and the National Health Insurance Asahi Central Hospital.
Content updated on Mar 31, 2024
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