The Lung in Autoimmune Diseases

Describes the state-of-art of the role and involvement of the lung in systemic autoimmune diseases

Fabiola Atzeni (Edited by), Jose Gomez-Puerta (Edited by), Jacobo Sellares (Edited by)

9780323910835, Elsevier Science

Paperback / softback, published 17 February 2022

228 pages, 70 illustrations (50 in full color)
23.5 x 19 x 1.6 cm, 1 kg

The Lung in Autoimmune Diseases, Volume Seventeen identifies and describes the role of the lung in the most common systemic autoimmune diseases. From disease patterns, prognosis and risks to treatment, this book provides a comprehensive approach for the role of the lung in autoimmune diseases and the influence of autoimmune disease on the lung’s functionality. In recent years, there is increasing knowledge in the field, including lung infection in early disease stages, mechanisms involved in lung damage, and new treatments. Recognition of lung involvement and implementation of some specific therapies is an important issue for clinicians dealing with systemic autoimmune diseases.

1. Systemic Sclerosis
2. ANCA vasculitis
3. Rheumatoid Arthritis
4. IPAF (Interstitial pulmonary disease with autoimmune features)
5. Systemic lupus erythematosus
6. Mixed Connective tissue disease and Antisynthetase Syndrome
7. Sjogren Syndrome
8. Sarcoidosis

Subject Areas: Immunology [MJCM]