Is there an Association between Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis and a History of Sinus Problems?
School Name
Center for Advanced Technical Studies
Grade Level
12th Grade
Presentation Topic
Physiology and Health
Presentation Type
Non-Mentored
Abstract
The disease Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis (GPA) is an autoimmune disorder that causes vasculitis. This study’s objective is to gain knowledge based on patient’s experience with sinus issues before their diagnosis of Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis. The objective of this study was to survey patients with GPA to learn how many of them suffered from sinus issues before their diagnosis. The survey provided information that was used to make possible associations between GPA and a history of sinus problems. The survey was administered to patients with GPA through online forums in which the survey was posted for them to answer. The survey contained six questions that helped identify if they had the disease and what sinus issues they had experienced. Another group of people without the disease were surveyed to act as the control group. The results of the responses to the surveys were analyzed in a statistical manner that determined how strong of an association there is between GPA and a history of sinus problems. The findings in this study allowed for future associations to be made between this disease and other health complications and has potential to aid in learning more about how this disease develops in someone. Keywords Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis Vasculitis Sinus Autoimmune
Recommended Citation
Cowley, Camille, "Is there an Association between Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis and a History of Sinus Problems?" (2018). South Carolina Junior Academy of Science. 236.
https://scholarexchange.furman.edu/scjas/2018/all/236
Location
Neville 121
Start Date
4-14-2018 1:45 PM
Presentation Format
Oral and Written
Is there an Association between Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis and a History of Sinus Problems?
Neville 121
The disease Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis (GPA) is an autoimmune disorder that causes vasculitis. This study’s objective is to gain knowledge based on patient’s experience with sinus issues before their diagnosis of Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis. The objective of this study was to survey patients with GPA to learn how many of them suffered from sinus issues before their diagnosis. The survey provided information that was used to make possible associations between GPA and a history of sinus problems. The survey was administered to patients with GPA through online forums in which the survey was posted for them to answer. The survey contained six questions that helped identify if they had the disease and what sinus issues they had experienced. Another group of people without the disease were surveyed to act as the control group. The results of the responses to the surveys were analyzed in a statistical manner that determined how strong of an association there is between GPA and a history of sinus problems. The findings in this study allowed for future associations to be made between this disease and other health complications and has potential to aid in learning more about how this disease develops in someone. Keywords Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis Vasculitis Sinus Autoimmune
