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Can Sjogrens Syndrome Also Cause Dry Cough And Wheezing?

I have been diagnosed with sjogrens syndrome. I have coughed for several years now just a dry cough now I m wheezing but it s not a cold wheezing and it like it s coming from my throat. Could this also be one of the symptoms of the sjogrens syndrome since there are so many. Thank you..
Mon, 11 Jul 2016
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Brief Answer:
Yes, dry cough and wheezing may be due to Sjogren syndrome.
You should have a chest X-Ray.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for using HCM.
Sjogren syndrome may affect all the respiratory tract from trachea to pleura. Dry cough is a frequent symptom caused by dried mucosa of the respiratory tract. Dyspnea and wheezing may be present also, due to interstitium (lung parenchyma) involvement such as interstitial pneumonitis, or obstruction of the airways.
To distinguish which one of the above mentioned causes, is the reason for your symptoms, you should have a chest X-ray and a full blood count.
As your symptoms are getting worse, you should discuss with the rheumatologist, to consider the possibility of potentiating the medical therapy.

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Kind Regards,
Dr. Juarda
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Can Sjogrens Syndrome Also Cause Dry Cough And Wheezing?

Brief Answer: Yes, dry cough and wheezing may be due to Sjogren syndrome. You should have a chest X-Ray. Detailed Answer: Hello, Thank you for using HCM. Sjogren syndrome may affect all the respiratory tract from trachea to pleura. Dry cough is a frequent symptom caused by dried mucosa of the respiratory tract. Dyspnea and wheezing may be present also, due to interstitium (lung parenchyma) involvement such as interstitial pneumonitis, or obstruction of the airways. To distinguish which one of the above mentioned causes, is the reason for your symptoms, you should have a chest X-ray and a full blood count. As your symptoms are getting worse, you should discuss with the rheumatologist, to consider the possibility of potentiating the medical therapy. Hope this is helpful. Let me know if you need more clarifications. Otherwise please close and rate the answer. Kind Regards, Dr. Juarda