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Can having dermatomyositis cause asthma symptoms? diagnosised 2 years ago with asthma, now dm. just looking to see if there's a connection. thank you

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DM with lung disease: Dermatomyositis and rheumatologic diseases are associated with interstitial lung diseases(symptoms: shortness of breath). This can be diagnosed with a chest ct.

Dr Mumneh agreed

Answered 9/9/2013

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