What is rheumatoid lung disease?

Rheumatoid lung disease is a group of lung conditions related to rheumatoid arthritis. Some lung conditions may include, blockage of the small airways, fluid in the chest, high blood pressure in the lungs, and lung nodules.

How do members experience rheumatoid lung disease?

Top 5 symptoms reported by people with rheumatoid lung disease*

*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.

Top treatments taken by people for rheumatoid lung disease*

Who has rheumatoid lung disease on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 0
20s 1
30s 2
40s 5
50s 13
60s 12
70+ 13

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 9
Female 37