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Bronchiolitis in rheumatoid arthritis.

A Lahdensuo, J Mattila, A Vilppula

    Chest
    |May 1, 1984
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Rheumatoid arthritis patients may develop bronchiolitis, a lung condition, particularly during gold therapy. This case highlights granulomatous bronchiolitis with immune cell presence in airways.

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    Area of Science:

    • Pulmonary Medicine
    • Rheumatology
    • Immunology

    Background:

    • Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disease.
    • Bronchiolitis, or inflammation of the small airways, is a rare complication in RA patients.
    • Previous reports link penicillamine use to RA-associated bronchiolitis.

    Observation:

    • A patient with rheumatoid arthritis presented with respiratory symptoms during gold therapy.
    • Pulmonary function tests revealed significant lung hyperinflation.
    • Initial spirometry showed no obstructive pathology.

    Findings:

    • Open lung biopsy identified mild granulomatous bronchiolitis.
    • Immunofluorescence revealed IgM- and IgG-containing plasma cells in bronchiolar walls.
    • This suggests an immune-mediated inflammatory process in the airways.

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    Implications:

    • Gold therapy may be associated with bronchiolitis in RA patients.
    • Bronchiolitis in RA can present with hyperinflation and granulomatous changes.
    • Understanding these associations aids in diagnosing and managing respiratory complications in RA.