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Clinical, Epidemiological, and Histopathological Features of Respiratory Involvement in Rheumatoid Arthritis
Joint Authors
Carubbi, Francesco
Giacomelli, Roberto
Gerli, Roberto
Alunno, Alessia
Source
Issue
Vol. 2017, Issue 2017 (31 Dec. 2017), pp.1-8, 8 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2017-11-07
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
8
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Although by definition rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an articular disorder, it is a systemic disease, and 18–40% of patients experience extra-articular manifestations (EAMs).
The involvement of the respiratory system occurs in about 30–40% of RA patients, and in about 10–20% of them it represents the first manifestation of RA.
A wide range of pulmonary manifestations are detectable in RA patients, including pulmonary parenchymal disease, pleural involvement, and airway and pulmonary inflammation.
The clinical, radiological, and histological spectra of respiratory manifestations in RA reflect chronic immune activation, increased susceptibility to infection (often related to immunosuppressive medications), or direct drug.
The type and severity of pulmonary involvement influence the prognosis, ranging from mild self-limiting conditions to severe life-threatening complications.
Herein, we reviewed the various manifestations of respiratory involvement in RA, providing an overview on epidemiological, histological, clinical, and radiological data.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Alunno, Alessia& Gerli, Roberto& Giacomelli, Roberto& Carubbi, Francesco. 2017. Clinical, Epidemiological, and Histopathological Features of Respiratory Involvement in Rheumatoid Arthritis. BioMed Research International،Vol. 2017, no. 2017, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1138786
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Alunno, Alessia…[et al.]. Clinical, Epidemiological, and Histopathological Features of Respiratory Involvement in Rheumatoid Arthritis. BioMed Research International No. 2017 (2017), pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1138786
American Medical Association (AMA)
Alunno, Alessia& Gerli, Roberto& Giacomelli, Roberto& Carubbi, Francesco. Clinical, Epidemiological, and Histopathological Features of Respiratory Involvement in Rheumatoid Arthritis. BioMed Research International. 2017. Vol. 2017, no. 2017, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1138786
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1138786