Is rheumatoid lung disease fatal?

Mortality is particularly high during the first month after a combined diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis complicated by interstitial lung disease. Diagnostic delay may prove fatal, especially if the interstitial lung disease is already severe at presentation.

Does RA cause early death?

Patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) can face a higher risk of premature death as well as serious complications if the inflammation resulting from RA isn’t well-controlled. In addition to increased mortality rates, RA can cause poorer heart health when it’s not managed correctly.

How long can you live with rheumatoid lung disease?

According to research that looked at 10 studies, the median survival rate for people with interstitial lung disease due to RA was 3.2 years to 8.1 years from the time of diagnosis. Additionally, issues affecting the lungs can change over time. Further lung complications can develop and become increasingly severe.

Does RA shorten your life?

RA can shorten your life expectancy by as much as 10 to 15 years compared to people who don’t have the disease. But people with RA are living longer than ever before. Though the disease may still affect life expectancy, it doesn’t have as much impact as it did in the past.

What is end stage rheumatoid arthritis?

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