Early diagnosis and treatment of rheumatoid arthritis associated interstitial lung disease

Interstitial lung disease, with high mortality, is the most common extra-articular manifestation of rheumatoid arthritis.The etiology and treatment effect of rheumatoid arthritis associated interstitial lung disease remains unclear.This review summarizes the early diagnosis and treatment of rheumatoid arthritis associated interstitial lung disease to improve the prognosis. Key words: Rheumatoid arthritis; Interstitial lung disease; Early detection; Drugs