Ankylosing Spondylitis

Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a chronic inflammatory disease that primarily affects the axial skeleton, which includes the spine, pelvis, and ribs. It can also affect other joints in the body, such as the hips, shoulders, knees, and ankles.

The main symptom of AS is pain and stiffness in the lower back, which is often worse in the morning and after periods of inactivity. The pain may also improve with exercise.

The cause of AS is unknown, but it is thought to be an autoimmune disease, which means that the body’s immune system attacks healthy tissue. AS is more common in men than in women, and it usually begins in late teens or early adulthood.

There is no cure for AS, but there are treatments like physical therapy that can help manage the symptoms and prevent joint damage. Physical therapy helps to improve flexibility and range of motion.

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Although pulmonary medicine only began to evolve as a medical specialty in the 1950s, William Welch and William Osler founded the ‘parent’ organization of the American Thoracic Society, the National Association.