Glass WHALE Christmas Tree Ornament, 6.5 Long, Primitives by Kathy Glass WhaleChristmas Ornamentby Primitives by KathyThis beautiful whale ornament is unique and large-measuring 6.5 inches long!With a silver crackle glaze and a sparkly'water spout', this ornament is sure to be a holiday favorite! more
Knowledge center. Sjogren's syndrome (Sjoegrens SjÃ¶grens) syndrome is a chronic disorder of the immune-system a-long term autoimmune-disease in which the'patient s white blood cells attack the saliva and tear, glands leading to dry mouth and eyes because the'body s tear and saliva production is. reducedjogren's syndrome is an autoimmune disease-the patient's immune system attacks healthy cells and tissues, mistaking them for dangerous pathogens, such as infectious bacteria or viruses. Experts are not sure why Sjogren's syndrome affects some individuals, and not others.
Sjogren's syndrome is a chronic, slowly progressive, inflammatory autoimmune disorder characterized by the infiltration of specialized cells of the immune system called lymphocytes (T-cells in the majority of cases), monocytes, and plasma cells into the parotid (salivary) glands and lacrimal (tear) glands.he signs and symptoms of Sjogren's syndrome that affects other areas of the body, known as systemic or extraglandular features of Sjogren's, which may include: 1  Sinus symptoms. 2  Cutaneous (skin) symptoms. 3  Vasculitis-inflammation of the blood vessels.