A Siberian Husky's coat is thicker than that of most other dog breeds, comprising two layers: a dense undercoat and a longer topcoat of short, straight guard hairs. It protects the dogs effectively against harsh Arctic winters, but the coat also reflects heat in the summer.
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.
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disease in which the bodyâs immune system mistakenly attacks the membranes that line the bodyâs joints. The result is inflammation and pain in the joints.RA is a chronic disease that can cause periods of intense activity called flare-ups.esearchers have established that certain genetic markers may increase your risk of developing RA. The genes in question are related to the immune system in general, to chronic inflammation, or with RA in particular. It is important to note that not everyone with these markers develops RA.