Özet:

Romatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic, systematic inflammatory disease characterized primarily by symmetric polyarthritis and erosive sinovitis, seen by joint and non-articular symptoms and affecting the quality of life. The most important findings in the RA, which is pain, swelling and movement restrictions in the joints, are the non-articular findings that are seen in the lungs. The pulmonary retention, which significantly affects morbidity and mortality, can affect the entire structure of the lungs with inflammation and fibrosis in different intensities. In RA, a variety of diseases of the pulmonary system, such as pleural disease, pulmonary hypertension, interstitial fibrosis, nodular lung disease, bronchiolitis and small respiratory diseases can be seen. The objective of the application of pulmonary physiotherapy is to reduce symptoms, optimize functional condition, reduce health expenditure and improve quality of life with evidence-based, multidisciplinary, comprehensive approach. This article aims to provide information about the methods of pulmonary physiotherapy applied to individuals with RA diagnosis.

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