label: Lymphocytic Interstitial Pneumonia
label_lc: lymphocytic interstitial pneumonia
description: "Interstitial pneumonia characterized by the presence of bibasilar pulmonary interstitial infiltrates composed of lymphocytes and plasma cells.  It may be associated with autoimmune and lymphoproliferative disorders.  Signs and symptoms include fever, cough, and dyspnea.  Symptomatic patients may require immunosuppressive treatment."