Asthma, Allergic Disease, Passive Smoke Exposure & the Risk of RA

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is one of the most common autoimmune diseases. One hypothesis is that inflammation in the respiratory tract results in autoantibody formation that later leads to disease. Kronzer et al. set out to narrow the knowledge gaps related to the oral-respiratory factors that may mediate RA pathogenesis.
Source: The Rheumatologist - Category: Rheumatology Authors: Tags: Conditions Rheumatoid Arthritis Arthritis & Rheumatology asthma lungs respiratory Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) Smoking Source Type: research