The resulting inflammation and eosinophil accumulation show up on Chest X-Ray as patchy white areas in the lungs and these areas can appear and disappear fairly rapidly 4 . The Chest X-Ray can also show a generalized white fuzziness. Churg-Strauss is classified as an autoimmune disorder. Asthma is commonly associated with the syndrome and can precede the development of Churg-Strauss by years. Damage to kidneys, nerves, and other organs can occur if this condition is not caught early.
Treatment is typically corticosteroids.
It was found that a few asthmatics on Accolate displayed symptoms of Churg-Strauss Syndrome as they reduced their use of oral steroids. That question remains unanswered. Churg-Strauss Syndrome remains a rare condition and the FDA only recommends cau tion in the use of Accolate 5 . Often the specific cause of this disorder is not found. When the cause is unknown, oral corticosteroids are used.