Multi-system diseases have unique challenges. And Dr. Aryeh Fischer says that when treating patients with interstitial lung disease, pulmonologists and rheumatologists must better understand “how we [both] approach our shared diseases.”
From the Expert: New Advances in Treatment of Systemic Scleroderma
A recent study found that mycophenolate mofetil is an effective alternative for the treatment of systemic scleroderma with interstitial lung disease, resulting in possible long-term improvement. According to Aryeh Fischer, MD, this new research points to the future expansion of treatment options…
Listen to the Lungs: An Interview with Dr. Aryeh Fischer on ILD
In a recent interview, Aryeh Fischer, MD, addresses the importance of checking patients with autoimmune diseases for interstitial lung disease, noting that advances in technology and awareness can lead to early detection and affect patient outcomes…
Case Report: Interstitial Lung Disease with Positive ANCA Test
“Worst of all is the pain in my calves,” she said. “It feels like burning deep inside.” So began my first encounter with a 69-year-old woman who was referred to rheumatology clinic for evaluation of two months of constitutional symptoms and a positive ANCA test, which had been ordered by her primary care doctor. Her…
Fellow’s Forum Case Report: Diagnosing Antisynthetase Syndrome
A variable combination of interstitial lung disease, myopathy, fever, joint involvement, and mechanic’s hands characterize this systemic autoimmune syndrome
Tackle Tricky Lung Complications in Connective Tissue Disease
Guidance for diagnosing and treating interstitial lung disease complications
What Rheumatologists Need to Know about Diagnosing and Managing Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD)
Patients with systemic sclerosis (SSc), poly-/dermatomyositis (PM/DM), or rheumatoid arthritis (RA) appear to carry the greatest risk for developing connective tissue disease-associated interstitial lung disease (CTD-ILD)
Labored Breathing
Strategies to diagnose and manage dyspnea in the scleroderma patient