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*
*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 | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 1 | |
| 30s | 5 | |
| 40s | 5 | |
| 50s | 27 | |
| 60s | 35 | |
| 70+ | 57 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 39 | |
| Female | 91 |