The Intersection of Autoimmune Diseases and the Lung

Autoimmune diseases cause the immune system to attack both harmful and healthy cells in the body. This attack of healthy cells can occur in the joints, and nearly every organ in the body. When systemic autoimmune diseases, including rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory myositis, systemic sclerosis (scleroderma), Sjogren's syndrome, lupus and more affect the lungs, they can cause lung disease. This program will share how autoimmune diseases impact the lungs and how National Jewish Health physicians and scientists are leading in research and treatment of these diseases. Our rheumatologists work collaboratively with the Interstitial Lung Disease and Pulmonary programs to provide unparalleled care for patients. Dr. Maleki Fischbach studies the genetic and clinical manifestations of Sjogren’s syndrome and is currently conducting clinical trials for systemic sclerosis (scleroderma). Dr. Solomon is interested in the cause, outcomes and treatment of interstitial lung diseases and specifically on those related to autoimmune diseases. Meet Maleki Fishbach, MD: www.nationaljewish.org/doctors-departments/provide… Meet Joshua Solomon, MD: www.nationaljewish.org/doctors-departments/provide… Rheumatology www.nationaljewish.org/specialties-conditions/rheu… Systemic Sclerosis (Scleroderma) www.nationaljewish.org/conditions/scleroderma-syst… Myositis www.nationaljewish.org/conditions/myositis-polymyo… Sjögren's Syndrome (SS) www.nationaljewish.org/conditions/sjogrens-syndrom… Lupus www.nationaljewish.org/conditions/lupus-sle Connective Tissue Disease www.nationaljewish.org/conditions/uctd-undifferent… Division of Pulmonology & Critical Care www.nationaljewish.org/doctors-departments/depts/m… Interstitial Lung Disease/ Pulmonary Fibrosis www.nationaljewish.org/conditions/interstitial-lun… COVID-19 Information: www.nationaljewish.org/patients-visitors/patient-i…

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