Gene/Protein Disease Symptom Drug Enzyme Compound
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Query: UMLS:C0206061 (interstitial pneumonia)
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The literature is reviewed on patients developing respiratory symptoms while receiving D-Penicillamine, most of whom suffered from rheumatoid arthritis. The manifestations were (in decreasing frequency) bronchiolitis obliterans, interstitial pneumonitis, a Good pasture's like syndrome and bronchospasm. For each complication we discuss diagnostic criteria, the implication of the drug and the pathogenesis. In addition we make suggestions regarding patients on D-Penicillamine and emphasize the need for accurate reporting of adverse pulmonary effects to enlarge the epidemiological picture.
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PMID:[The respiratory complications of D-Penicillamine therapy (author's transl)]. 704 74