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10. Treatment and Prognosis of Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis

Treatment of Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis is aimed at reducing inflammation and suppression of the immune system which reacts to the inflammation with more inflammation. Medications include:

  • Corticosteroids to reduce inflammation
  • Antibiotics
  • Immunosuppressors

About 90 percent of patients respond to treatment with 75 percent having remission. However, there is a high relapse rate which means that those who have Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis will need to continue with medications to prevent relapse.

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