Treatment Options For Goodpasture Syndrome

Goodpasture syndrome is a rare, debilitating autoimmune disease. An afflicted immune system creates antibodies that fight against the collagen found in the kidneys and lungs. Rather than being an 'invading' substance, collagen is a harmless and essential protein that's part of connective tissue. Because of the detrimental effect on the kidneys and lungs, Goodpasture syndrome tends to be fatal if it isn't caught and treated early. There are a variety of treatments for Goodpasture syndrome to help with symptoms, many of which are used to treat other autoimmune diseases as well. Rather than being a lifelong ailment, Goodpasture syndrome lasts anywhere from a few weeks to two years.