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Area of Science:

  • Rheumatology
  • Pulmonology
  • Immunology

Background:

  • Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic autoimmune disease.
  • Pulmonary involvement is a common complication of RA, increasing morbidity and mortality.
  • Early detection of lung issues in RA patients is crucial for management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess pulmonary function in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients using spirometry.
  • To identify correlations between PFT abnormalities and RA disease characteristics.
  • To evaluate the utility of routine spirometry in RA management.

Main Methods:

  • Spirometry was performed on 100 participants (50 RA patients, 50 controls).
  • Pulmonary function tests (PFTs) including FVC%, FEV1%, PEFR%, and FEF 25-75% were analyzed.
  • Disease severity, duration, and serological markers (RF, ACPA, CRP) were recorded and correlated with PFT results.

Main Results:

  • RA patients demonstrated significantly higher odds of PFT abnormalities compared to controls.
  • Abnormalities were observed in FVC%, FEV1%, PEFR%, and FEF 25-75%.
  • Higher disease severity, longer disease duration, and elevated RF, ACPA, and CRP levels were associated with PFT abnormalities.

Conclusions:

  • Spirometry is valuable for detecting pulmonary involvement in RA patients.
  • Routine spirometry can aid in the early detection of lung complications in RA.
  • Integrating spirometry into RA management may improve patient outcomes.