Pulmonary manifestations in rheumatoid arthritis

Charlotte Hyldgaard, Saher Burhan Shaker, Jesper Rømhild Davidsen, Torkell Ellingsen, Elisabeth Bendstrup

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Abstract

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) affects more than 30,000 Danes. In this review, we discuss RA in connection with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), bronchiectasis and interstitial lung disease (ILD) which are among the most common lung manifestations and are associated with increased mortality. Early suspicion based upon respiratory symptoms should prompt imaging and pulmonary function test. Smoking cessation, vaccination, and rehabilitation are important. COPD and bronchiectasis are treated according to guidelines. Multidisciplinary collaboration in RA-ILD is important and treatment decisions are based on clinical experience and imaging suggesting an inflammatory or fibrotic phenotype.

OriginalsprogEngelsk
TidsskriftUgeskrift for Læger
Vol/bind184
Nummer45
ISSN0041-5782
StatusUdgivet - 7 nov. 2022

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