What is nonspecific interstitial pneumonitis?

Nonspecific interstitial pneumonia (NSIP) is a rare lung condition characterized as a type of idiopathic interstitial pneumonia; it affects the tiny air sacs of the lungs (alveoli). Some symptoms may include a dry cough and shortness of breath.

How do members experience nonspecific interstitial pneumonitis?

Top 5 symptoms reported by people with nonspecific interstitial pneumonitis*

*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 nonspecific interstitial pneumonitis*

*Data from patients with nonspecific interstitial pneumonitis, who have ever reported treatments, ordered by their reporting frequency during the last 5 years.

Compare treatments taken by people with nonspecific interstitial pneumonitis*

Treatment
Perceived effectiveness
Side effects
Total evaluations
Tried for
Treatment

(Prednisone Intensol)
Perceived effectiveness
for nonspecific interstitial pneumonitis (2 evaluations)
Side effects
Total evaluations
2
Tried for
nonspecific interstitial pneumonitis (1)

*Data from patients with nonspecific interstitial pneumonitis, who have ever reported treatments, ordered by their reporting frequency during the last 5 years.

Who has nonspecific interstitial pneumonitis on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 0
20s 1
30s 5
40s 6
50s 27
60s 38
70+ 52

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 39
Female 90