What Is Churg Strauss Syndrome (Css)?
The Churg Strauss Syndrome is a rare condition, which causes inflammation in blood vessels, restricting the blood flow to various body organs. Though the disease may affect any body organ, it is seen that usually it is the lungs, nerves and skin which are most affected. The disease may cause temporary or irreversible damage to these organs. The most common feature of Churg Strauss Syndrome is asthma, also known as Allergic Granulomatosis. The disease is also known to show a type of tissue destroying inflammatory response called granuloma. Churg Strauss Syndrome is an autoimmune vasculitis, leading to necrosis, involving the blood vessels of the lungs, gastrointestinal system, peripheral nerves, heart, skin and kidneys.
