Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis (GPA) - Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Which doctors treat Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis (GPA)?Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis (GPA) is treated by specialists depending on the organ involved. For example, kidney disease is treated by a nephrologist, upper airway disease is treated by an otolaryngologist and lung disease is treated by a pulmonologist.
2. Can Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis (GPA) lead to death?
Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis (GPA) used to cause death in all affected patients before its treatment was known. With the current treatment, a large number of patients survive the disease. Some may be completely cured while some suffer from relapses from treatment.
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