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The aim of the study was to find out the pattern of pleuropulmonary manifestations and possible risk factors for the development of pulmonary manifestations in rheumatoid arthritis.  Methods: A total of 70 rheumatoid arthritis patients were recruited. Pulmonary evaluation was done including medical history, Chest X-ray, Pulmonary Function Test, High-Resolution Computerized Tomography of Chest and Spirometry.  Results: Out of 70 patient's pulmonary complications were seen in 38 patients out of whom 35 patients had abnormal PFT. Restrictive and obstructive pattern on PFT was seen in 22 and 9 patients respectively. Older age, duration of disease, pulse rate, respiratory rate and rheumatoid factor were found significantly associated with abnormal PFT in RA patients (p< 0.05). Duration of disease and rheumatoid factor were observed as an independent risk factor for the development of abnormal PFT in RA patients. Conclusion: Duration of disease and rheumatoid factor were identified as independent risk factor of lung disease.

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