Table 2.
Respiratory involvement in Sjogren's Syndrome |
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Common manifestations: |
1. Cough due to dry airways |
2. Bronchiolitis |
3. Bronchiectasis |
4. Interstitial Lung Disease |
most common Non specific Interstitial Pneumonitis (NSIP), other patterns include UIP (Usual Interstitial Pneumonitis), LIP (Lymphocytic Interstitial Pneumonitis), Organising Pneumonia |
5. Recurrent Chest Infections |
Rare manifestations |
1. Pulmonary Lymphoma |
2. Pulmonary Amyloidosis |
3. Pulmonary Hypertension |