Rheumatoid Arthritis–Interstitial Lung Disease–associated Mortality

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Authors

Amy L. Olson · National Jewish Health

Jeffrey J. Swigris · National Jewish Health

David Sprunger · National Jewish Health

Aryeh Fischer · National Jewish Health

Evans R. Fernández Pérez · National Jewish Health

Josh Solomon · National Jewish Health

James D. Murphy ·

Abstract

Clinically significant RA-ILD occurs in nearly 10% of the RA population, and is associated with shortened survival and more severe underlying disease. Whereas overall mortality rates for RA have fallen, those associated with RA-ILD have increased significantly in older age groups.

Topics & Keywords

Interstitial Lung Diseases and Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis Rheumatoid Arthritis Research and Therapies Inflammatory Myopathies and Dermatomyositis

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine

Volume 183, Issue 3, pp. 372-378

DOI: 10.1164/rccm.201004-0622oc

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