Pulmonary Manifestations of Sjögren's Syndrome

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Abstract

Sjögren's syndrome (SS) is primarily defined by its impact on the oral and ocular system resulting in xerostomia and xerophthalmia. However, SS can also manifest throughout the respiratory system. Subclinical pulmonary involvement is common. Clinically significant involvement can result in a 4-fold increased risk of death. Thus, recognizing the many potential presentations of SS in the lung is critical in caring for patients with SS. Additionally, SS should be included in the differential diagnosis of a number of forms of interstitial lung disease.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)354-360
Number of pages7
JournalCurrent allergy and asthma reports
Volume13
Issue number4
DOIs
StatePublished - Aug 2013

Keywords

  • Bamboo node
  • Bronchus-associated lymphoid tissue
  • Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
  • Cough
  • Cystic lung disease
  • Epistaxis
  • Follicular bronchiolitis
  • Follicular bronchitis
  • Hoarseness
  • Lymphocytic interstitial pneumonia
  • Nasal septal perforation
  • Non-specific interstitial pneumonia
  • Pulmonary amyloidosis
  • Pulmonary hypertension
  • Sjogren's syndrome
  • Xerotrachea

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Immunology and Allergy
  • Immunology
  • Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine

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