My esr levels are progressively riding high. Recent reading 43. According to my pulmonologist I have inflammation in the lungs. Ra tests and ana profile negative what is the cause of this inflammation. My hands, legs too swell. Sr. Creatinine normal 0.9. What could be the reason. I am 60 yrs old. Female. Hypo thyrodisim under medication thyronorm 25 mg. Hypertensive, medication: nebulad 10 mg and dilnip 10 mg. I take nebula in the morning and dilnip in the night. I am alsoon rose day 5 mg and montor 10 in the night. Apart from all these medications I am on septilin, gudaji (himalaya drug house products). I had pneumonia in the month of dec. 2014 after that there is always a crackle heard in the the lower lobes of the lungs. If any one of you can tell me what exactly is causing his crackle, inflammation in the lungs, elevated esr and a remedy, I will be highly obliged. Honestly I need help.