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The initial symptoms of Idiopathic interstitial pneumonia are: | The initial symptoms of Idiopathic interstitial pneumonia are: | ||
*[[Dyspnea]] which has a gradual onset > 6 months | *[[Dyspnea]] which has a gradual onset > 6 months | ||
*Nonproductive cough | * [[Cough classification#Nonproductive Cough|Nonproductive cough]] | ||
*Low grade fever | *Low grade fever | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Chetan Lokhande, M.B.B.S [2]
Overview
Symptoms
The initial symptoms of Idiopathic interstitial pneumonia are:
- Dyspnea which has a gradual onset > 6 months
- Nonproductive cough
- Low grade fever
However, sometimes a few symptoms due to the co-existing pathology are seen. Hence the following symptoms suggesting a connective tissue disorder should be carefully investigated.
- Joint pains or swelling
- Musculoskeletal pain
- Weakness
- Fatigue
- Fever
- Photosensitivity
- Raynaud's phenomenon
- Pleuritis
- Dry eyes
- Dry mouth
A lot of Idiopathic interstitial pneumonia cases have co-existing emphysema symptoms.
- Symptoms of emphysema
- Hyperventilation
- Chest expansion
- Bluish discoloration of lips and fingers (Cyanosis)
- Wheezing
- Symptoms of pulmonary hypertension