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Respiratory complications of the rheumatological diseases in childhood

Anne E Richardson1, Kishore Warrier1, H Vyas2

  • 1Department of Paediatrics, Nottingham University Hospitals, Nottingham, UK.

Archives of Disease in Childhood
|January 16, 2016
PubMed

Insights

Pediatric rheumatological diseases can cause rare but serious lung complications. Early detection and multidisciplinary care improve outcomes for children with these conditions.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Rheumatology
  • Pulmonology
  • Internal Medicine

Background:

  • Pleuropulmonary manifestations of pediatric rheumatological diseases are uncommon but increase morbidity and mortality.
  • Common conditions include juvenile systemic lupus erythematosus, scleroderma, juvenile dermatomyositis, mixed connective tissue disease, granulomatosis with polyangitis, and juvenile idiopathic arthritis.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the literature on respiratory complications in common pediatric rheumatological diseases.
  • To highlight the importance of early detection and multidisciplinary management for optimal patient outcomes.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of pleuropulmonary manifestations in pediatric rheumatological diseases.
  • Analysis of the role of pulmonary function testing in diagnosis and monitoring.

Main Results:

  • Pulmonary function testing aids in differential diagnosis and assessing disease severity.
  • Early identification of pulmonary involvement is crucial for timely and effective treatment.

Conclusions:

  • Prompt and targeted therapies, guided by early detection, are essential for managing respiratory complications.
  • Joint specialist pediatric rheumatology and respiratory reviews in a multidisciplinary setting are recommended for best outcomes.

Keywords:
Rheumatologybiologicspulmonary function testingsystemic lupusvasculitis

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