RHall
Anyone can experience lung issues, but the risk is increased for those with RA. (Kelly writes about interstitial lung disease https://rheumatoidarthritis.net/?p=39645 for instance).
If you've gone through challenges with your lungs, it would be helpful for others to hear your story!
rhpass
Oh my, I’m seeing this just now and need to say YES I AM! It began November 2019. Mild cough, no big bother. My primary says ‘lungs sound great’ , no crackle or anything abnormal. My rheumatologist shows no interest of it being from methotrexate or Humira. Low dose CT, done annually because I am a former smoker, never shows concern. But the cough has become a nasty mess! ENT says ‘ it’s from GERD and breaking loose from smoking, 4 yrs AFTER quitting? I’m at my wits end! And this cough just may choke me to death.
This article gives me new areas to explore.
thxh2w
rhpass
cwasdin5
I have the same issue - constantly bouncing from no cough, slight cough, to "I think I'm going to choke to death" cough. Sleeping sitting up because if I lay down.... I cough. Pulmonologist says lungs are clear..... but days later.... cough is back. It is a constant battle
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cwasdin5
anniepooh
I have ILD or called Antisynthetase. I had this and one year later the RA began. . Joint pain. My disease also involves myositis. They also call this pulmonary fibrosis. I have a pulmonary dr and and rheumatoid dr. I take 5-7 mg of prednisone daily since 2006. My lungs are doing well. No coughing but must remain on prednisone. I take Orencia infusion for the RA pain. I think it’s working. My pulmonary dr prefers I do not take methotrexate as it can cause lung problems. I was in complete remission for 3 years ago in 2010 but had to take prednisone again bc the coughing began.
I’m doing fairly well but often take an afternoon nap.
Lesley314
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