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Can rheumatoid arthritis cause fluid on the lung?

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Rheumatoid arthritis can effects the lungs and this may take several forms.

Fluid may collect around one or both lungs and this is called pleuritis.
In some situations lung tissues may become stiff or overgrown, and this is referred to as pulmonary fibrosis. Both of these conditions can have a negative effect on breathing.

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