Thousands of arthritis patients could have a hidden deadly lung disease, a study has claimed.
Rheumatoid arthritis, an autoimmune condition that affects more than 400,000 people in the UK, is best known for causing joint pain and inflammation.
But new research has linked it to a serious complication: rheumatoid arthritis-associated interstitial lung disease (RA-ILD).
This can cause severe scarring and inflammation in the lungs, making it hard to breathe.
An international expert consensus statement, published in medical journal The Lancet Respiratory Medicine, has identified the key risk factors for developing RA-ILD.
‘Rheumatoid arthritis doesn’t just affect the joints, it can also affect the lungs in
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