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Lymphoid interstitial pneumonia

Interstitial pneumonia characterized by the presence of bibasilar pulmonary interstitial infiltrates composed of lymphocytes and plasma cells. It may be associated with autoimmune and lymphoproliferative disorders. Signs and symptoms include fever, cough, and dyspnea. Symptomatic patients may require immunosuppressive treatment

Symptoms of Lymphoid interstitial pneumonia

The following features are indicative of Lymphoid interstitial pneumonia:
  • lymphadenopathy
  • enlarged liver
  • enlarged spleen
  • enlarged salivary gland
  • thickening of the extremities of the fingers and toes
  • widening of the extremities of the fingers and toes
  • shortness of breath
  • wheezing
  • fever
  • cough
It is possible that Lymphoid interstitial pneumonia shows no physical symptoms and still is present in a patient.

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Common Causes of Lymphoid interstitial pneumonia

The following are the most common causes of Lymphoid interstitial pneumonia:
  • Epstein-Barr virus
  • Human Immunodeficiency Virus

Risk Factors for Lymphoid interstitial pneumonia

The following factors may increase the likelihood of Lymphoid interstitial pneumonia:
  • connective tissue diseases
  • autoimmune diseases
  • HIV (Human immunodeficiency virus)
  • primary immunodeficiency
  • Sjögren's syndrome
  • myasthenia gravis
  • hypergammaglobulinemia
  • hypogammaglobulinemia

Prevention of Lymphoid interstitial pneumonia

Yes, it may be possible to prevent Lymphoid interstitial pneumonia. Prevention may be possible by doing the following:
  • avoid smoking

Occurrence of Lymphoid interstitial pneumonia

Common Age Group

Lymphoid interstitial pneumonia can occur at any age.

Common Gender

Lymphoid interstitial pneumonia can occur in any gender.

Lab Tests and Procedures for Diagnosis of Lymphoid interstitial pneumonia

The following lab tests and procedures are used to detect Lymphoid interstitial pneumonia:
  • Lung biopsy: To diagnose irregular area of tissue in the lungs
  • HRCT scan (High-resolution computed tomography): To detect lung abnormalities
  • Chest X-ray: To check for the condition of lungs

Complications of Lymphoid interstitial pneumonia if untreated

It is not know if Lymphoid interstitial pneumonia causes complications if left untreated.

Procedures for Treatment of Lymphoid interstitial pneumonia

The following procedures are used to treat Lymphoid interstitial pneumonia:
  • Video-assisted thoracic surgery: To treat lung abnormalities

Self-care for Lymphoid interstitial pneumonia

The following self-care actions or lifestyle changes may help in the treatment or management of Lymphoid interstitial pneumonia:
  • Avoid exposure to tobacco smoke: Helps improve symptoms of lymphoid interstitial pneumonia

Alternative Medicine for Treatment of Lymphoid interstitial pneumonia

The following alternate medicine and therapies are known to help in the treatment or management of Lymphoid interstitial pneumonia:
  • Oxygen supplementation (Oxygen therapy): Raises the level of oxygen in the bloodstream

Last updated date

This page was last updated on 2/04/2019.
This page provides information for Lymphoid interstitial pneumonia.

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