CD4:CD8 T lymphocyte ratios in diseases presenting with lymphocytic alveolitis

CD4 : CD8 raised

Sarcoidosis

Berylliosis

Asbestosis

Crohn's disease

Rheumatoid arthritis

CD4 : CD8 normal

Tuberculosis

Lymphangioleiomyomatosis

CD4 : CD8 lowered

Hypersensitivity pneumonitis

Silicosis

Drug induced

BOOP

HIV infection

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Redrawn from Poulter LW, Rossi GA, Bjermer L, et al, Eur Respir Rev 1992; 2:75.

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