Rheumatology 2003; 42: 697-698
© 2003 British Society for Rheumatology
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Pulmonary involvement in Sjögren's syndrome
Craigavon Area Hospital, Lurgan Road, Portadown BT63 5QQ, UK
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SIR, Sjögren's syndrome (SS) is the second commonest autoimmune disease and is characterized by keratoconjunctivitis sicca and xerostomia. Some patients with SS also suffer from extraglandular disorders, including lung disease. The overall involvement of the respiratory system is more