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Do Osteoarthritis And Mild Rheumatoid Arthritis Affect The Lungs In The Long Run?
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Long term inflammation can affect lungs.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
If the rheumatoid arthritis is long standing then it can gradually affect the lungs also. The lung problems most often linked to rheumatoid arthritis include: Scarring within the lungs. Scarring related to long-term inflammation (interstitial lung disease) may cause shortness of breath, chronic dry cough, fatigue, weakness and loss of appetite.The scarring can be detected on X-ray and MRI scan of the lungs. The lung function tests may also be compromised due to it.
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Dr. Praveen Tayal
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