What is interstitial pneumonititis

[Cinnie]

I was resently diagnoised and would like to find out more information regarding interstitial pneumonititis. My Pulmonoligist believes it was caused by a toxic reaction to my arthritis medication "methotrexate". How can I get more information what this is?

[National Jewish]

Please read our Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD) MedFact at http://www.nationaljewish.org/medfacts/interstitial.html for more information about interstitial pneumonitis.  In this MedFact under the heading of

[sissy0729]

cinnie, I was diagnosed with non specific interstitial pnuemonitus ayear ago. Mine was supposedly caused by parrots.I use google.com for research. It came up with a lot of sights.Of course it also helps to have a doctor in the family and a son that spends numerous hours on the internet.Have they started you on prednisone yet? Hope all goes well for you

[Ellis]

See Prescribing Info for methotrexate:

http://www.rxlist.com/cgi/generic/mtx.htm methotrexate PI

http://www.rxlist.com/cgi/generic/mtx_ad.htm Adverse Effects

"Pulmonary System: interstitial pneumonitis deaths have been reported, and chronic interstitial obstructive pulmonary disease has occasionally occurred. "