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Published on: June 16, 2020
Rheumatoid arthritis-associated interstitial lung disease: screening, diagnosis, and treatment-an expert group
Joshua J Solomon1, Philippe Dieudé2, Scott M Matson3
1Center for Interstitial Lung Disease, National Jewish Health, Denver, CO, USA.
The Lancet. Respiratory Medicine
|June 5, 2026
Summary
Rheumatoid arthritis-associated interstitial lung disease (RA-ILD) lacks clear screening and treatment guidelines. This consensus provides expert recommendations for managing RA-ILD risk factors, diagnosis, and therapy.
Area of Science:
- Rheumatology
- Pulmonology
- Clinical Consensus
Background:
- Interstitial lung disease (ILD) is a frequent and serious complication of rheumatoid arthritis (RA).
- Current evidence is insufficient for definitive guidelines on screening, treatment initiation, and optimal regimens for RA-associated ILD.
- A multidisciplinary expert group convened to address these gaps.
Purpose of the Study:
- To synthesize current evidence on rheumatoid arthritis-associated ILD.
- To provide consensus statements on risk factors, screening, and treatment for RA-ILD.
- To guide clinicians in managing patients with or at risk for RA-ILD.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative synthesis of existing evidence.
- Multidisciplinary expert group discussion and consensus building.
- Development of clinical recommendations.
Main Results:
- Consensus statements were formulated regarding risk factors for RA-ILD.
- Recommendations were established for screening strategies in rheumatoid arthritis patients.
- Guidance was provided on treatment initiation and management of established RA-ILD.
Conclusions:
- Expert consensus offers practical guidance in the absence of robust evidence-based guidelines for RA-ILD.
- Timely diagnosis, monitoring, and appropriate treatment initiation are emphasized.
- These statements aim to improve patient outcomes for RA-ILD.
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