The Francis I Proctor Foundation, UCSF, School of Medicine Wegener's Overview Wegener's Granulomatosis is rare. It affects less than 1 in 100,000 people.
Many people have a tendency for hypersensitivity reactions or allergy.
Attacks and exacerbations are said to be more common in winter months. Symptoms and affected organs Upper and lower respiratory tract, which includes the sinuses, nose throat, and lungs, affected most commonly. Symptoms include headaches, runny nose, nosebleeds, mouth or throat ulcers, difficulty breathing, and coughing. Fever, fatigue and weight loss may also occur. Kidneys are also affected.