Did You Know!
Certain Autoimmune Diseases Can Attack the Lungs First
Many people think autoimmune diseases only affect joints, skin, or other organs, but some lung disorders actually appear before any other symptoms. In diseases such as Rheumatoid Arthritis and Systemic Sclerosis, lung inflammation and scarring may develop years before joint pain or skin changes occur. In some cases, doctors discover an underlying autoimmune condition only after investigating unexplained breathing problems.
