A 56-year-old female asked:
if you have restrictive lung associated with lupus are the symptoms constant or do they wax and wane?
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Dr. Ronald Krauser answered
52 years experience Rheumatology
Either way: The symptoms can vary and are usually worse with exertion.
Answered on Jan 31, 2014
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