Pulmonary toxicity of drugs used to treat systemic autoimmune diseases

Authors
Libby, D White, DA
Citation
D. Libby et Da. White, Pulmonary toxicity of drugs used to treat systemic autoimmune diseases, CLIN CHEST, 19(4), 1998, pp. 809
Citations number
95
Categorie Soggetti
Cardiovascular & Respiratory Systems
Journal title
CLINICS IN CHEST MEDICINE
ISSN journal
02725231 → ACNP
Volume
19
Issue
4
Year of publication
1998
Database
ISI
SICI code
0272-5231(199812)19:4<809:PTODUT>2.0.ZU;2-X
Abstract
A number of drugs used to treat systemic autoimmune diseases can cause resp iratory complications. These include bronchospasm, noncardiac pulmonary ede ma, interstitial pneumonitis and fibrosis, hypersensitivity, and numerous o ther disorders. Additionally, some of these drugs increase the risk of infe ctions, particularly with opportunistic organisms. This article reviews the clinical presentation and mechanism of toxicity of drug related pulmonary complications.