The diaphragm is the main breathing muscle and contraction of the diaphragm is vital for
ventilation so any disease that interferes with diaphragmatic innervation, contractile muscle …

Although further research into treatment strategies for the pulmonary complications seen in
SLE and pSS is needed, the clinician should be aware of the risk factors and clinical …

Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and antiphospholipid antibody syndrome (APALS) are
multisystemic autoimmune disorders that can involve different parts of the pulmonary system …

Lung transplant has become an accepted treatment modality for patients diagnosed with
endstage lung disease refractory to medical treatment or that progresses despite maximal …

While malignant mesothelioma may initially present in a variety of ways, it is uncommon to
present with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) seropositivity and thus obscuring its …