autoimmune diseases

The treatment for scleroderma is to reduce the symptoms of patients and therefore may include the use of: Anti-fibrotic medications, such as Penicillamine, that decrease collagen build-up; Vasoactive drugs , such as Nifedipine, Diltiazem, or Pentoxifylline, which dilate the veins; Remedies for high blood pressure , such as Captopril, to prevent cardiovascular problems; Immunosuppressive medicines, such as Cyclophosphamide or Azathioprine, used for lung problems; Stomach medicines, such as Cisapride or Omeprazole, to prevent problems in the esophagus, such as esophagitis; Anti-inflammatory medic

Scleroderma is a chronic autoimmune disease that causes excessive production of collagen, leading to hardening of the skin and affecting joints, muscles, blood vessels and some internal organs such as the lungs and heart. This disease mainly affects women over 30 years, but it can also occur in men and children, and is divided into two types, localized and systemic scleroderma, according to their intensity

Churg-Strauss vasculitis is a rare autoimmune disease that causes inflammation and destruction of blood vessels, especially the nose, lungs, intestines and heart, causing asthma-like symptoms such as coryza, difficulty breathing or wheezing, for example. Churg-Strauss vasculitis has no cure , however, symptoms can be controlled with appropriate treatment to suppress the immune system, improving the quality of life of patients

Goodpasture's syndrome is an autoimmune disease that attacks the kidneys and lungs, causing pulmonary hemorrhage and renal impairment. If not diagnosed and treated early, this disease can lead to death. The causes of Goodpasture Syndrome are the attack on healthy cells of the lungs and kidneys by the body's defense cells and antibodies