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{{Churg-Strauss syndrome}}
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{{SK}} Allergic granulomatosis; eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis, Churg-Strauss syndrome

==[[Churg-Strauss syndrome overview|Overview]]==

==[[Churg-Strauss syndrome historical perspective|Historical Perspective]]==

==[[Churg-Strauss syndrome classification|Classification]]==

==[[Churg-Strauss syndrome pathophysiology|Pathophysiology]]==

==[[Churg-Strauss syndrome causes|Causes]]==

==[[Differentiating Churg-Strauss syndrome from other diseases|Differentiating Churg-Strauss syndrome from other Diseases]]==

==[[Churg-Strauss syndrome epidemiology and demographics|Epidemiology and Demographics]]==

==[[Churg-Strauss syndrome risk factors|Risk Factors]]==

==[[Churg-Strauss syndrome natural history, complications and prognosis|Natural History, Complications and Prognosis]]==

==Diagnosis==
[[Churg-Strauss syndrome history and symptoms| History and Symptoms]] | [[Churg-Strauss syndrome physical examination | Physical Examination]] | [[Churg-Strauss syndrome laboratory findings|Laboratory Findings]] | [[Churg-Strauss syndrome chest x ray|Chest X Ray]] |  [[Churg-Strauss syndrome CT|CT]] | [[Churg-Strauss syndrome MRI|MRI]] | [[Churg-Strauss syndrome other imaging findings|Other Imaging Findings]] | [[Churg-Strauss syndrome other diagnostic studies|Other Diagnostic Studies]]

==Treatment==
[[Churg-Strauss syndrome medical therapy|Medical Therapy]] | [[Churg-Strauss syndrome surgery|Surgery]] | [[Churg-Strauss syndrome primary prevention|Primary Prevention]] | [[Churg-Strauss syndrome secondary prevention|Secondary Prevention]] |  [[Churg-Strauss syndrome cost-effectiveness of therapy|Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy]] | [[Churg-Strauss syndrome future or investigational therapies|Future or Investigational Therapies]]

==Case Studies==
[[Churg-Strauss syndrome case study one|Case#1]]


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==External links==
* [http://www.churg-strauss.com/FAQ.htm FAQ]
* [http://www.medlink.com/PublicCIP.ASP?access=public&UID=MLT0001P&code= Churg-Strauss syndrome] - ''MedLink Neurology'' Clinical Summary
* {{GPnotebook|13631492}}
* [http://www.abbottsys.com/churg-strauss.html One Person's Experience With The Disease]
* [http://www.virtualmedicalcentre.com/diseases.asp?did=243 Natural History of Churg-Strauss Syndrome]
* (http://www.mlcss.com/ My Domestic Life A Blog That Focuses On My Everyday Life With Churg Strauss Syndrome)
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