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 language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 354-360 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | Current allergy and asthma reports |
Volume | 13 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 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