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Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a chronic, inflammatory disorder of the immune system that affects several body systems simultaneously. READ MORE

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What It's Like in the Depths of Sickness with Lupus

What It's Like in the Depths of Sickness with Lupus

What is it like to live with lupus? In this post, I’m going to share what it was like to be in the depths of my sickness with lupus. I’ll paint a picture of what it was like to be incredibly, chronically ill.

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Understanding Severe Asthma

Here’s what you need to know about the symptoms of severe asthma and treating severe asthma

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Lupus: Finding the Best Treatment Option for You

Lupus symptoms vary from person to person. Here’s what to consider when choosing your medical team and treatment plan.

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Addison’s Disease 101

This rare condition affects mostly women. Here’s what you need to know about symptoms and risk factors for the disease.

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How Air Quality Affects COPD

From dust to dander and from car exhaust to wildfire smoke, air pollutants — both indoors and outdoors — can worsen COPD symptoms. Here’s what to know about reducing your exposure.

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En qué forma la calidad del aire afecta las EPO

El polvo, la caspa, el gas de escape y el humo de incendios forestales, es decir, contaminantes del aire en interiores y exteriores, pueden empeorar los síntomas de EPOC. Aquí encontrarás lo que debes saber para reducir tu exposición.

Julie B

I Worried It Was All In My Head — Until I Was Finally Diagnosed with Addison’s Disease

The diagnosis was there, waiting to be found, yet doctors saw me as a medical mystery

Clinically Speaking: Questions and Answers About Graves' disease

Clinically Speaking: Questions and Answers About Graves' Disease

Graves' disease is more common in women than men. Malini Gupta, M.D., answers your questions about this autoimmune disorder.

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Aerial Arts Taught Me to Fly. Even With Multiple Sclerosis, I’m Still Hanging On.

My artistry looks different with MS, but I’m determined to practice as long as I can

Tiffany Reid

I Spent 40 Years Looking For Answers to My Pain. I Didn’t Know I Had a Rare Genetic Disorder.

Through genetic testing, I learned I had primary hyperoxaluria, or PH, a rare condition that caused my kidneys and liver to fail

Tiffany Reid

Pasé 40 años buscando una explicación para mi dolor. No sabía que tenía un trastorno genético infrecuente.

Mediante pruebas genéticas, me enteré que tenía hiperoxaluria primaria o HP, un trastorno infrecuente que me causó insuficiencia renal

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Breaking Down Graves' Disease Treatment Options

Endocrinologists explain the risks vs. benefits of medications, surgery and radioactive iodine therapy, along with emerging research

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What Is Primary Hyperoxaluria?

Primary hyperoxaluria is a group of rare genetic disorders — and frequent kidney stones may be the first sign. Learn more about PH.

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