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*
Common symptoms
How bad it is
What people are taking for it
Common symptom
Shortness of breath with exertion
How bad it is
What people are taking for it
Common symptom
Stress
How bad it is
What people are taking for it
Nothing reported yet
Common symptom
Anxious mood
How bad it is
What people are taking for it
*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*
Who has nonspecific interstitial pneumonitis on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 2 | |
| 30s | 4 | |
| 40s | 7 | |
| 50s | 19 | |
| 60s | 39 | |
| 70+ | 62 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 39 | |
| Female | 94 |