Methotrexate is not associated with progression of interstitial lung disease in rheumatoid arthritis.

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Rheumatology · UConn Health

Thanks for raising a very important question. It is something that every practicing Rheumatologist comes across several times during their career.The traditional teaching has always been to avoid using Methotrexate in patients with underlying pulmonary conditions due to the associated risk of Hypers...