Progress of childhood rheumatic diseases associated with interstitial lung disease
10.3760/cma.j.issn.1673-4408.2012.04.005
- VernacularTitle:儿童风湿性疾病相关性肺间质病变的研究进展
- Author:
Xiaoqiu WANG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Rheumatic diseases;
Interstitial lung disease;
Diagnosis;
Therapy
- From:
International Journal of Pediatrics
2012;39(4):341-344
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Rheumatic disease is a kind of autoimmune disease,which can damage all of tissues and organ,the respiratory system is commonly involved.Interstitial lung disease(ILD) is the most prevalent respiratory manifestation.ILD of unknown etiology in immunocompetent patients is rare in children,but it can increase the mortality obviously.Therefore,we should improve the knowledge of rheumatic diseases-ILD,earlier diagnosis and treatment are very important for the life quality of children.
