Study of the Correlation between Patients with Active Rheumatoid Arthritis and Pulmonary Function
- VernacularTitle:活动期类风湿关节炎患者肺功能变化相关性研究
- Author:
Lei WAN
;
Jian LIU
;
Changjian SHENG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
rheumatoid arthritis;
active phase;
changes of pulmonary function;
correlation analysis
- From:
Chinese Journal of Information on Traditional Chinese Medicine
2006;0(04):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To study the changes of pulmonary function in patients with active rheumatoid arthritis(RA).Methods Sixty patients with active RA were divided into low lung function group and normal lung function group by detecting their pulmonary function.The clinical symptoms and signs,laboratory indicators,health index(HAQ) score,disease activity score(DAS-28) and regulate T-cells(Treg) were observed.Results In 60 patients with active RA,42 cases(70%) were lower lung function and 18 cases(30%) were normal lung function.Compared with normal lung function group,Hb of low lung function group significantly lowered(P