Thoracic Manifestations of Rheumatoid Arthritis

Anthony J. Esposito, Sarah G. Chu, Rachna Madan, Tracy J. Doyle, Paul F. Dellaripa*

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Abstract

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is commonly associated with pulmonary disease that can affect any anatomic compartment of the thorax. The most common intrathoracic manifestations of RA include interstitial lung disease, airway disease, pleural disease, rheumatoid nodules, and drug-induced toxicity. Patients with RA with thoracic involvement often present with nonspecific respiratory symptoms, although many are asymptomatic. Therefore, clinicians should routinely consider pulmonary disease when evaluating any patient with RA, particularly one with known risk factors. The optimal screening, diagnostic, and treatment strategies for RA-associated pulmonary disease remain uncertain and are the focus of ongoing investigation.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)545-560
Number of pages16
JournalClinics in Chest Medicine
Volume40
Issue number3
DOIs
StatePublished - Sep 2019

Keywords

  • Bronchiectasis
  • Bronchiolitis
  • Drug-induced lung toxicity
  • Rheumatoid arthritis
  • Rheumatoid arthritis–associated interstitial lung disease
  • Rheumatoid nodule

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine

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