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Shrinking lungs, diaphragmatic dysfunction, and systemic lupus erythematosus.

P J Thompson, D P Dhillon, J Ledingham

    The American Review of Respiratory Disease
    |October 1, 1985
    PubMed
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    Systemic lupus erythematosus can cause "shrinking lungs" due to diaphragm dysfunction. Albuterol therapy improved symptoms, suggesting beta-agonists may treat this rare respiratory condition.

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    Area of Science:

    • Pulmonology
    • Rheumatology
    • Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Research

    Background:

    • Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a chronic autoimmune disease with diverse clinical manifestations.
    • Respiratory complications in SLE are well-documented, but the "shrinking lung syndrome" is a rare and unusual presentation.

    Observation:

    • A case study focusing on a patient experiencing the "shrinking lung syndrome" associated with SLE.
    • The patient presented with respiratory compromise attributed to diaphragmatic dysfunction.

    Findings:

    • Evidence suggests diaphragmatic dysfunction as the primary cause of "shrinking lungs" in this SLE patient.
    • Albuterol therapy led to significant improvement in the patient's condition, indicating a positive response to treatment.

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    Implications:

    • This study provides the first human data supporting the efficacy of beta-agonists in improving diaphragmatic performance.
    • Findings open new therapeutic avenues for managing the "shrinking lung syndrome" in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus.