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Steroids in the short term. Then a disease modtfying drug such as methotrexate
Relapsing Polychondritis does not have a cure but it can often be well controlled with medication.
Disease-modifying anti rheumatic drugs like Methotrexate and Prednisolone (Corticosteroids) are often given to suppress the immune system. For milder cases of the condition, non-steroidal, anti-inflammatory drugs and painkillers may be prescribed.
Where the airways are involved, surgery may be required to repair the windpipe (trachea) or stenting to keep the airway open.