GENERAL HISTOLOGY

LYMPHATIC

LYMPHATIC SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following is used to treat the inflammation of autoimmune disease?
A
“Steroids”
B
“Chemotherapy”
C
“Radiation”
D
“It is not able to be treated”
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Commonly referred to as steroids, corticosteroids are a type of anti-inflammatory drug. They are typically used to treat rheumatologic diseases, like rheumatoid arthritis, lupus or vasculitis (inflammation of the blood vessels). Specific corticosteroids include the medications cortisone and prednisone.

Detailed explanation-2: -Drugs used to treat autoimmune disorders include anti-inflammatory agents such as prednisone, methylprednisolone, and dexamethasone.

Detailed explanation-3: -Corticosteroids help to slow and stop the processes in your body that make the molecules involved in your inflammatory response. These steroids also reduce the activity of your immune system by affecting the function of cells in your blood called white blood cells.

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