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Interstitial lung disease associated with RA typically includes interstitial pneumonias and bronchiolitis (inflammation of the small air passages of the lungs called the bronchioles), as well as damage to alveoli. The symptoms of interstitial lung disease include shortness of breath, pain, and difficulty breathing.1,2. The formation of nodules in the lungs occurs in a small minority of patients with RA (less than 1%). RA nodules are more common in men than women. Typically, nodules are asymptomatic.
Never ignore these 10 symptoms: 1. Shortness of breath. RA can affect your blood vessels and heart, so youâre more likely to have a heart attack. Lung infections are also common, so shortness of breath or chest pain could signal a lung or heart problem.eviewed by David Zelman, MD. If you have rheumatoid arthritis, youâre familiar with painful, swollen joints. There are other symptoms to watch for, though. RA can affect any part of your body, from your eyes to your heart to your toes.