Caplans syndrome history and symptoms

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History and Symptoms

History

Patients with Caplan Syndrome may have a positive history of:

. Rheumatoid arthritis

. Inorganic dust exposure in mine and related sources

. Pneumoconiosis

Symptoms

Symptoms include:

• Cough
• Shortness of breath
• Wheezing.

In addition there are the features of RA including:

• Joint pain
• Rheumatoid nodules
• Morning stiffness.