From the Research
Relationship between SLE Flare and Pulmonary Edema
- The exact relationship between a Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) flare and pulmonary edema is not explicitly stated in the provided studies, but there are instances where SLE has been associated with pulmonary edema 1, 2.
- SLE is a systemic inflammatory disease that can affect any organ system, including the lungs, and pulmonary manifestations are common, occurring in 50-70% of patients 3, 4, 5.
- Pulmonary edema is a rare manifestation of SLE, and it can be associated with acute lupus myocarditis 1 or as an initial hospital presentation of SLE 2.
- The studies suggest that SLE can cause a wide range of pulmonary complications, including pleuritis, interstitial lung disease, vasculitis, pulmonary embolism, pulmonary hypertension, and infection 3, 4, 5.
- Treatment of SLE-related pulmonary complications usually involves immunosuppressive agents, and in some cases, corticosteroid therapy has been effective in improving cardiac function and resolving pulmonary edema 2.