Autoimmune lung inflammation, or pneumonitis, is a common, early and often-overlooked symptom of the rare disorder APECED, a new NIAID-led study has revealed. If untreated, APECED pneumonitis can cause severe, life-threatening lung damage. The study results, published June 5 in Science Translational Medicine, illuminate the immune responses involved in APECED pneumonitis and provide early evidence for a promising treatment strategy.
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