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[Isolated prolonged cough caused by Horton's disease]
Revue Des Maladies Respiratoires
|January 1, 1997
Summary
Giant cell arteritis rarely affects the lungs, often presenting only as a persistent dry cough. Prompt steroid treatment can resolve symptoms and improve outcomes in elderly patients.
Area of Science:
- Vascular Medicine
- Rheumatology
- Pulmonology
Background:
- Pulmonary involvement is an uncommon manifestation of giant cell arteritis.
- Dry cough can be the sole presenting symptom, persisting for extended periods.