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Lymphoid interstitial pneumonia

Lymphoid interstitial pneumonia: Introduction

Lymphoid interstitial pneumonia: A relatively rare form of lung disease characterized by the buildup of lymphocytes (a type of white blood cell) in the air spaces or alveoli of the lungs. The condition can affect children or adults and is frequently associated with conditions such as HIV and autoimmune conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis and Hashimoto's thyroiditis. Symptoms may develop gradually over a period of months or even years in some cases. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Lymphoid interstitial pneumonia is available below.

Symptoms of Lymphoid interstitial pneumonia

• Asymptomatic in some cases
• Finger clubbing - in children
• Enlarged liver
• Enlarged spleen
• Enlarged parotid gland
• more symptoms...»

See full list of 11 symptoms of Lymphoid interstitial pneumonia

Treatments for Lymphoid interstitial pneumonia

• There are a variety of possible treatments and the response is subject to individual variations. The associated condition (e.g. HIV) is considered when the treatment course is being decided
• Corticosteroids
• Immunosuppressive medications
• HAART
• Zidovudine
• more treatments...»

See full list of 7 treatments for Lymphoid interstitial pneumonia

Home Diagnostic Testing

Home medical testing related to Lymphoid interstitial pneumonia:

• Allergies -- Related Home Tests
  • Home Allergy Testing
  • Home Mold Tests
• more...»

Wrongly Diagnosed with Lymphoid interstitial pneumonia?

• Misdiagnosis of Lymphoid interstitial pneumonia
• Failure to diagnose Lymphoid interstitial pneumonia
• Undiagnosed: Lymphoid interstitial pneumonia

Diagnostic Tests for Lymphoid interstitial pneumonia

• Chest x-ray
• CT Scan
• Lung function tests
• Lung biopsy
• Bronchoalveolar lavage analysis
• more tests...»

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Lymphoid interstitial pneumonia: Complications

Review possible medical complications related to Lymphoid interstitial pneumonia:

• Lymphoma - occurs in about 5% of patients
• Lung scarring
• Increased risk of lung infections
• Progressive respiratory failure (see Respiratory symptoms)
• Death
• more complications...»

Causes of Lymphoid interstitial pneumonia

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Less Common Symptoms of Lymphoid interstitial pneumonia

• Wheezing - in children
• Fever - in adults
• Night sweats - in adults
• Joint pain - in adults
• Weight loss - in adults
• more symptoms...»

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Lymphoid interstitial pneumonia: Undiagnosed Conditions

Commonly undiagnosed diseases in related medical categories:

• Chronic Respiratory Disorders that may be Undiagnosed:
  • Asthma -- Undiagnosed
  • Allergies -- Undiagnosed
  • COPD -- Undiagnosed
  • Emphysema -- Undiagnosed
  • Chronic Bronchitis -- Undiagnosed
  • Lung Cancer -- Undiagnosed
  • Sinusitis -- Undiagnosed
  • Cystic Fibrosis -- Undiagnosed
  • Obstructive Sleep Apnea -- Undiagnosed
• more undiagnosed conditions...»

Misdiagnosis and Lymphoid interstitial pneumonia

Chronic lung diseases hard to diagnose: Some of the chronic lung diseases are difficult to diagnose. Even the well-knowns conditions such as asthma or lung cancer...read more »

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Lymphoid interstitial pneumonia: Research Doctors & Specialists

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• Lung Health Specialists (Pulmonologist):
  • Pulmonology (Lung Health Specialists)
  • Pediatric Pulmonology (Child Lung Health)
• more specialists...»

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Hospitals & Clinics: Lymphoid interstitial pneumonia

Research quality ratings and patient safety measures for medical facilities in specialties related to Lymphoid interstitial pneumonia:

• Lung Health (Pulmonology) -- Hospital Quality Ratings
• more hospital ratings...»

Hospital & Clinic quality ratings »

Choosing the Best Hospital: More general information, not necessarily in relation to Lymphoid interstitial pneumonia, on hospital performance and surgical care quality:

• 50 Best Hospitals Report
• Outstanding Patient Experience Award Winning Hospitals
• Women's Health Best Hospitals
• Patient Safety
• Hospital Quality and Clinical Excellence Study (2009)

Lymphoid interstitial pneumonia: Rare Types

Rare types of diseases and disorders in related medical categories:

• Chronic Respiratory Disorders -- Rare Types:
  • Asthma -- Rare Types
  • Allergies -- Rare Types
  • COPD -- Rare Types
  • Emphysema -- Rare Types
  • Chronic Bronchitis -- Rare Types
  • Lung Cancer -- Rare Types
  • Sinusitis -- Rare Types
  • Cystic Fibrosis -- Rare Types
  • Obstructive Sleep Apnea -- Rare Types
• more rare diseases...»

Lymphoid interstitial pneumonia: Animations

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Prognosis for Lymphoid interstitial pneumonia

Prognosis for Lymphoid interstitial pneumonia: The prognosis is highly variable with some patients recovering without treatment, some responding well to treatment and yet others developing complications such as lung scarring or lymphomas. Up to half of patients die during the first five years after diagnosis.

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Lymphoid interstitial pneumonia: Broader Related Topics

• Lung conditions
• Chest conditions
• Respiratory conditions
• Asthma-like conditions
• more types...»

Types of Lymphoid interstitial pneumonia

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