19th May 2025

Mrs Adams is a 51-year-old patient who is commenced on methotrexate as part of her treatment for psoriatic arthritis.

Mrs Adams is a 51-year-old patient who is commenced on methotrexate as part of her treatment for psoriatic arthritis. Approximately 4 weeks after her treatment, she complains of shortness of breath, a dry cough and pleuritic-sounding chest pain. Drug-induced interstitial lung disease is suspected. Which of the following is true regarding methotrexate-induced interstitial lung disease?

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.