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Polychondritis
Polychondritis is a condition of cartilage inflammation and destruction, resulting in damage to the heart valves, blood vessels, throat, ears, nose, and joints.
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Relapsing polychondritis - was diagnosed in 2010; symptoms previously for 5+ years; any research on a cure available?
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Suspect.Wegener's or polychondritis. Rx- prednisone &imuran. Also have subglotticstenosis. Having vision issues (blurred) - is this common with above?
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I would like a surgeon/physician with knowledge of relapsing polychondritis, can you tell me what that is?
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I have remittent severe L ear pain dx'd as polychondritis 20 yrs ago by 2 separate ENTs. There's no deformity to date. Should I seek a 3rd opinion?
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Red ear syndrome and Relapsing polychondritis differences?
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My ear turns bright red and,burns only on 1 side do I And the bottom half stays normal.. Do I have Relapsing polychondritis?
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