What is lymphocytic interstitial pneumonia?
Lymphocytic interstitial pneumonia is a lung condition characterized as a type of idiopathic interstitial pneumonia; there is an abnormal accumulation of lymphocytes (type of white blood cell) and plasma cells in the alveolar spaces as well as inflammation and fibrosis of the lung tissue.
How do members experience lymphocytic interstitial pneumonia?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with lymphocytic interstitial pneumonia*
Common symptoms
How bad it is
What people are taking for it
Common symptom
Stress
How bad it is
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Nothing reported yet
Common symptom
Pain
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What people are taking for it
Nothing reported yet
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Shortness of breath with exertion
How bad it is
What people are taking for it
Nothing reported yet
*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 lymphocytic interstitial pneumonia*
Who has lymphocytic interstitial pneumonia on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 0 | |
| 30s | 0 | |
| 40s | 4 | |
| 50s | 4 | |
| 60s | 0 | |
| 70+ | 4 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 3 | |
| Female | 8 |