Sunday, August 3, 2014

Rheumatoid, Lupus and other immunological diseases

Patients with Rheumatoid, Lupus and other immunological lung diseases should have their chest examined at time of diagnosis. These diseases may cause several lung diseases as:
Lung fibrosis
Pleural effusion and pleurisy
Lupus pneumonia
Affection and weakness of the respiratory muscles
Some affects the pulmonary vessels with vasculitis and recurrent pulmonary embolism
The early diagnosis spares the patient many complications. It also helps to know the bas of his respiratory capacity.   

1 comment:

  1. Very useful informations dr.A Hany that help the patients avoid many complications that they may face
    Thanks a lot

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