A new study in Rheumatology Advances in Practice reveals that Granulomatosis With Polyangiitis (GPA), a rare nasal disease causing blood vessel inflammation, may be frequently misdiagnosed as a result of nasal damage from cocaine use. Cocaine can induce the production of antibodies that mimic idiopa
Researchers found that Granulomatosis With Polyangiitis, a rare nasal disease, may be frequently misdiagnosed due to nasal damage from cocaine use. They recommend testing for cocaine before diagnosing GPA, as common treatments may be ineffective and harmful for cocaine users. A new paper in Rheum