The diffusing capacity of the lungs for carbon monoxide - an independent predictor of interstitial lung disease in patients with rheumatoid arthritis - results of a prospective study

Background. The diffusing capacity of the lungs for carbon monoxide (DLCO) represents the most sensitive independent factor for highlighting the interstitial lung disease associated with rheumatoid arthritis (RA-ILD). Many studies have analyzed this association between RA and lung modifications bec...

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Main Authors: Maria-Luciana Anton, Anca Cardoneanu, Luana Andreea Macovei, Patricia Richter, Elena Rezus
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Amaltea Medical Publishing House 2023-09-01
Series:Romanian Journal of Rheumatology
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Online Access:https://rjr.com.ro/articles/2023.3/RJR_2023_3_Art-01.pdf