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Autoimmune lung disease: Early recognition, treatment help

When autoimmune lung disease is caught early before extensive scarring develops, anti-inflammatory agents, such as corticosteroids, often help.

Autoimmune lung disease: Early recognition, treatment help

Autoimmune lung disease: Early recognition, treatment help
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Autoimmune lung disease: Early recognition, treatment help

WKBT February 6, 2021 7:15 AM Paul F. Dellaripa, M.D., Harvard Health Blog Posted: Updated: Dreamstime/TNS For autoimmune lung disease, the most important first step is to eliminate any known risks that may cause or exacerbate lung disease. A man who was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) five years ago sees his rheumatologist for a follow-up visit. Fortunately, his arthritis is well controlled through medication. He can walk and do all his daily activities without pain. But over the past six months, he’s been feeling short of breath when climbing stairs. He has an annoying dry cough too. COVID-19? That’s ruled out quickly. But a CT scan of his chest reveals early fibrosis (scarring) of the lungs, most likely related to rheumatoid arthritis.

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