Paul F. Dellaripa • Aryeh Fischer
Kevin R. Flaherty
Editors

2014

A Comprehensive Guide

Our understanding and treatment of rheumatologic disease have undergone a revolution over the last 20 years that has resulted in markedly improved patient outcomes and quality of life. However, the area of pulmonary manifestations in the rheumatic diseases has historically been poorly understood and under-recognized, with the real potential for significant morbidity and mortality. Over the past 10 years, however, there has been a groundswell of clinical interest and inquiry through the formation of a consortium of diverse investigators from the fields of pulmonary medicine, rheumatology, pathology, and radiology, which has led to preliminary but important insights into these disorders.