Many people with this condition have no symptoms. Treatment is aimed at the health problems causing the<unk>  problem and the complications caused by the disorder. Fast-acting drugs for RA include aspirin and corticosteroids, which alleviate pain and reduce inflammation. Slow-acting drugs termed<unk>  modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs), include gold, methotrexate and hydroxychloroquine (Plaquenil), which promote<unk>  remission and prevent progressive joint destruction. In patients with less severe RA, pain relievers, anti-inflammatory drugs and physical rest are sufficient to improve quality of life. In patients with joint deformity, surgery is the only alternative for recovering articular function. Prognosis is related to the underlying disorder and the type and severity of<unk><unk> . In severe cases,<unk>  transplantation can be considered. This is more common in cases of bronchiolitis obliterans, pulmonary fibrosis, or pulmonary hypertension. Most complications are not fatal, but does reduce life expectancy to an estimated 5 to 10 years.
Rheumatoid lung disease
Mineral dust airway disease
Alcoholic lung disease
Allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis
Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
Bronchiectasis
Alveolar lung disease
Plastic bronchitis