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Lung Disease in Systemic Sclerosis
May 21, 2024
Dr. Elana Bernstein, a specialist in Systemic Sclerosis, discusses lung disease in SS, including symptoms, diagnosis, and how it affects the lungs with topics like pulmonary hypertension and interstitial lung disease. She shares insights on screening, management strategies, and the latest research in the field.
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- Early diagnosis of systemic sclerosis is challenging due to varied initial symptoms, such as skin thickening and hand stiffness.
- Systemic sclerosis treatment is personalized, with medications like mycophenolate mofetil considered first-line for skin and lung involvement.
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Identifying Systemic Sclerosis Symptoms
Patients with systemic sclerosis can present with various initial symptoms, such as rainodes, hand stiffness, skin thickening, and telengioectases. These symptoms can manifest over a range of time, making early diagnosis challenging. Renal symptoms often precede other manifestations, highlighting the significance of recognizing non-renal signs for disease duration definition.
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