A Siberian Husky's coat is thicker than that of most other dog breeds, comprising two layers: a dense undercoat and a longer topcoat of short, straight guard hairs. It protects the dogs effectively against harsh Arctic winters, but the coat also reflects heat in the summer.
Interstitial lung disease associated with RA typically includes interstitial pneumonias and bronchiolitis (inflammation of the small air passages of the lungs called the bronchioles), as well as damage to alveoli. The symptoms of interstitial lung disease include shortness of breath, pain, and difficulty breathing.1,2. The formation of nodules in the lungs occurs in a small minority of patients with RA (less than 1%). RA nodules are more common in men than women. Typically, nodules are asymptomatic.
Emotional Effects. Living day to day with the pain and limitations of a chronic disease can take a toll on your emotional as well as physical health. One recent study showed that almost 11% of people with RA had moderately severe to severe symptoms of depression.