Publications by authors named "Grace Pink"
ERJ Open Res
January 2021
Article Synopsis
- Relapsing polychondritis is a rare inflammatory disease that affects cartilage, leading to serious respiratory issues like tracheobronchomalacia, which is hard to treat and can increase mortality.
- A study at University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire identified 13 patients with respiratory issues related to relapsing polychondritis, mainly from a difficult asthma clinic, and found that most had TBM, with some responding positively to treatments like corticosteroids and DMARDs.
- Recognizing relapsing polychondritis in patients previously diagnosed with difficult asthma is essential to ensure timely treatment and prevent severe airway complications.
