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Still’s Disease Treatment has improved with the inclusion of both surgical and non-surgical procedures and newly approved treatment options

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  Still's disease is a rare respiratory disorder that causes shortness of breath and coughing with some difficulty breathing. A person with this condition will generally cough up phlegm which he/she clears by exhaling through the mouth. Still's disease is an illness caused by the interplay of various viruses, bacteria, and fungi, as well as environmental toxins. The most common cause of this condition is tobacco smoking, although stress, viral infections, and exposure to certain chemicals also can lead to this disease. Although Still’s disease is rare, its estimated crude prevalence among people aged 16 years and above is 0.73 to 1.47 per 100,000 population for males and females. Still’ diseases can be categorized into two stages, namely Stokes' Delivery. Stokes' disease is a severe manifestation of Stills' disease. Stokes' disease is usually fatal but in some cases, it can lead to pleural effusions and pneumonia. The treatment for Stokes' disease usually