What is Lymphoid interstitial pneumonia?

What is Lymphoid interstitial pneumonia?

• 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.

Lymphoid interstitial pneumonia: Introduction

Who gets Lymphoid interstitial pneumonia?

Gender Ratio for Lymphoid interstitial pneumonia: female predominance - roughly 2:1

How serious is Lymphoid interstitial pneumonia?

Prognosis of 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.
Complications of Lymphoid interstitial pneumonia: see complications of Lymphoid interstitial pneumonia

What causes Lymphoid interstitial pneumonia?

Causes of Lymphoid interstitial pneumonia: see causes of Lymphoid interstitial pneumonia

What are the symptoms of Lymphoid interstitial pneumonia?

Symptoms of Lymphoid interstitial pneumonia: see symptoms of Lymphoid interstitial pneumonia

Complications of Lymphoid interstitial pneumonia: see complications of Lymphoid interstitial pneumonia

Onset of Lymphoid interstitial pneumonia: Can occur in children (generally only children with HIV) or adults but the average age of diagnosis is usually during the 6th decade of life.

Lymphoid interstitial pneumonia: Testing

Diagnostic testing: see tests for Lymphoid interstitial pneumonia.

How is it treated?

Treatments for Lymphoid interstitial pneumonia: see treatments for Lymphoid interstitial pneumonia

Name of Lymphoid interstitial pneumonia

Main name of condition: Lymphoid interstitial pneumonia

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