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.
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