Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Could anybody get subclavin steel syndrome's or unknown lung disease caused by immune system turning on you?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Possibly: Most cases of subclavian steal syndrome are due to non-immune causes, such as atherosclerosis, cervical rib. Very few cases of giant-cell arteritis with that syndrome have been described. As for unknown lung diseases, there are several that are several that are due to a hyperactive immune system.
Answered 12/1/2014
3.5k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
My father has bad COPD with emphysema and only 20% lung capacity remaining. Can black elderberry help to boost his immune system?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I have been prescribed steroids for bad chest infection but they lower ur immune system wont that make the infection worse?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
I inhaled mold and i'm curious if mold spores can cause damage to my lungs if i inhale daily. Can immune system handle it or i will get infection ?
Is it possible to get pneumonia more than once? If so, is it worse the second time (i have lung scars) or better (immune system memory)?
Are there immune disorders after receiving chemo that will cause frequent illness (coughing attacks, chest discomfort, fatigue, sweats)? or other?
Is interstitial lung disease an allergic or immune problem?
Are the lungs, spleen, lymphatic vessels and bone marrow all part of the immune system?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
