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15 Questions with ... A Lupus Expert
The Lupus Foundation of America (LFA) is proud to offer another helpful source for information called "15 Questions with ..." which features the nation's leading experts in lupus responding to selected questions submitted through the LFA website.
Your Lupus Expert for February 2012 - “Take a Deep Breath” – Pulmonary Issues and Lupus
Inflammation caused by lupus may affect the lungs in many ways, and can involve the membrane lining of the lungs, the lungs themselves, the blood vessels within the lungs, and the diaphragm. This month, Dr. Patricia Eshagian will be answering your questions about pulmonary issues and lupus.
Read Dr. Eshagian's answers now!
Your Lupus Expert for March 2012- Kidney Issues and Lupus
Lupus nephritis, or inflammation in kidneys caused by lupus, can make kidneys unable to properly remove waste from your blood or control the amount of fluids in your body. This month, a lupus expert will answer your questions about kidney issues and lupus.
Submit your questions about kidney issues and lupus by February 13. Answers will be posted to the LFA website by March 3.
Please note: If you have a question about lupus that is not associated with this month’s topic, we invite you to submit your inquiry to our LFA Health Educators and your question will be answered as soon as possible.
Upcoming Topics
- March: Kidney Issues and Lupus
- April: Cancer
- May: “Ask the Doctor” - Understand more about your lupus during Lupus Awareness Month
- June: Skin Issues and Hair Loss with Lupus
- July: “Is it all in my head?” – Dealing with cognitive issues and headaches associated with lupus
- August: “I think I’ll have another!” Lupus and Overlap diseases/Syndromes
- September: A new view on treating lupus – Integrative Care
- October: “It’s not just skin deep” – Musculoskeletal Issues and Lupus
- November: “Where has all my energy gone? – Fatigue and Lupus
- December: “Feeling better about feeling blue” – Depression and Lupus
Transcripts from Previous 15 Questions / Webchats
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