Rheumatoid Arthritis

Rheumatoid arthritis is well know in America, having arthritis seems to be
pretty common in many adults and even some children. When we think of arthritis
we think of people that have a hard time getting around and usually have a lot
of pain associated with their joints. But what about rheumatoid arthritis do
most people not know? This type of arthritis can lead to very serious lung
problems. Rheumatoid arthritis can damage the tissue around the eyes, heart and
lungs. Doctors are saying that instead of calling it rheumatoid arthritis it's
should be called rheumatoid disease because of that fact that it effects a lot
more than just your joints. The heart and lungs are the most effected by
rheumatoid arthritis, this disease causes the organs to suffer. Lung
complications due to rheumatoid arthritis are responsible for about twenty
percent of deaths. Men are at a higher risk to contract this disease in their
eyes, heart or lungs. Smokers also have a higher chance to develop the disease.
Symptoms include dry cough and loss of breath, it is very hard to detect in
early stages. As of now there is no treatment for this disease, but researchers
are working thoroughly to find a cure.