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Rheumatoid lung disease

Overview Symptoms Treatment Prevention
Alternative Names:
Lung disease - rheumatoid arthritis
Treatment:
Many people have no symptoms. Therefore, treatment is aimed at the underlying disorder and for specific complications resulting from this disorder. Corticosteroids or other immunosuppressive therapy are sometimes useful.
Expectations (prognosis):
The outcome is related to the underlying disorder and the type and severity of lung disease.
Complications:
Calling your health care provider:
Call your health care provider PROMPTLY if you have rheumatoid arthritis and unexplained breathing difficulties occur.
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