Yes, people with lupus can experience lung problems. According to the knowledge base, chest pain can be caused by inflammation of the lungs or heart, including:
- Pleuritis (Pleurisy): Inflammation of the pleura, the tissues that line the lungs and chest cavity
- Pneumonitis: Inflammation within the lung tissue.
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Yes! Occasionally my lung has to be drained: if not I have a hard time taking a full breath!
I have problems with my lungs since I had pneumonia a year and a half ago. Still have a slight cough that want go away.
I have asthma and COPD.
I have asthma and have had costochondritis and pleurisy multiple times. All as a result of lupus.