Pulmonary Abnormalities in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Patients: A Literature Review

Conia Putri Prameswari¹, Awalia^2*, Helmia Hasan³

Abstract

Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) is a chronic autoimmune disease in which the immune system attacks the body’s own tissues and organs, causing systemic inflammation. SLE has diverse clinical manifestations and can involve various organs of the body, including the lungs. Although the exact prevalence is unknown, pulmonary involvement can occur in 50-70% of SLE patients and shows clinical symptoms in 4-5% of cases. A thorough understanding of the pulmonary manifestations of SLE can help facilitate early diagnosis and prevent the disease from progressing to a serious condition. The existence of knowledge related to pulmonary abnormalities in SLE patients can also be a consideration in making a diagnosis and choosing the right therapy to improve the patient’s quality of life.

Keywords

systemic lupus erythematosus; pulmonary abnormalities; autoimmune.

Cite This Article

Prameswari, C. P., Awalia., Hasan, H. (2024). Pulmonary Abnormalities in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Patients: A Literature Review. International Journal of Scientific Advances (IJSCIA), Volume 5| Issue 6: Nov-Dec 2024, Pages 1645-1651, URL: https://www.ijscia.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Volume5-Issue6-Nov-Dec-No.784-1645-1651.pdf

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