Description

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The spectrum of systemic rheumatologic disease (often termed connective tissue disease) is characterized by autoimmune-mediated organ dysfunction, and the lungs are a frequent target. There are numerous pulmonary manifestations associated with connective tissue diseases, and all patients with rheumatologic disease are at risk of developing associated lung disease. Pulmonary Manifestations of Rheumatic Disease covers the comprehensive management of rheumatologic lung disease, which requires a multi-disciplinary approach and is optimized by active engagement by rheumatologists working closely with pulmonologists and other specialists. The book offers a practical reference using a case-based approachfor practicing clinicians in the ongoing assessment and understanding of rheumatologic lung disease, and presents the science and pathophysiology underlying rheumatologic lung diseases. The first text of its kind specifically dedicated to describe diverse, commonplace, and challenging aspects of rheumatologic lung diseases, Pulmonary Manifestations of Rheumatic Disease serves as an invaluable tool for the practicing clinician.

About the Author

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Paul F. DellaripaDepartment of MedicineBrigham and Women's HospitalBoston, MAUSA Aryeh FischerDivision of RheumatologyAutoimmune and Interstitial Lung Disease ProgramDepartment of MedicineNational Jewish HealthDenver, COUSA Kevin R. FlahertyDepartment of Internal MedicineDivision of Pulmonary/Critical Care MedicineUniversity of Michigan Medical SchoolAnn Arbor, MIUSA