Pulmonary Manifestations of Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Pulmonary manifestations of inflammatory bowel disease are increasingly recognized in patients with ulcerative colitis and Crohn ’s disease. Most commonly, incidental abnormalities are noted on chest imaging or pulmonary function tests. Although clinically significant pulmonary disease is less common, it can carry significant morbidity for patients. We review the presenting symptoms, workup, and management for several of th e more common forms of inflammatory bowel disease-related pulmonary disease.
Source: The American Journal of Medicine - Category: General Medicine Authors: Tags: Review Source Type: research