| Alternative Names:
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| Lung disease - rheumatoid arthritis
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| Treatment:
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| 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.
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| Expectations (prognosis):
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| The outcome is related to the underlying disorder and the type and severity of lung disease. |
| Complications:
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| Calling your health care provider:
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| Call your health care provider PROMPTLY if you have rheumatoid arthritis and unexplained breathing difficulties occur. |