Pulmonary function in patients on long-term, low-dose methotrexate

Br J Dermatol. 1986 Dec;115(6):657-62. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2133.1986.tb06645.x.

Abstract

We have made a detailed study of pulmonary function in patients receiving long-term, low-dose methotrexate for psoriasis. We were unable to detect any changes indicative of early pulmonary damage.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Lung / physiopathology*
  • Male
  • Methotrexate / administration & dosage*
  • Methotrexate / adverse effects
  • Methotrexate / therapeutic use
  • Middle Aged
  • Pneumonia / chemically induced
  • Psoriasis / drug therapy
  • Psoriasis / physiopathology*
  • Respiratory Function Tests
  • Time Factors

Substances

  • Methotrexate