Linda Compton, age 48, has inflammation and pain the joints of her hand, due to her immune system attacking her own joint tissue. What condition is she likely suffering from? Include justification

It is Relapsing Polychondritis disease

Explanation:

symptoms:

Symptoms of relapsing polychondritis usually begin with the sudden onset of pain, tenderness and swelling of the cartilage of one or both ears. This inflammation may spread to the fleshy portion of the outer ear causing it to narrow. Attacks may last several days to weeks before subsiding. Middle ear inflammation can cause obstruction of the eustachian tube. Recurrent attacks may lead to hearing loss.

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