Contrasting diagnosis performance of forced oscillation and spirometry in patients with rheumatoid arthritis and respiratory symptoms

Contrasting diagnosis performance of forced oscillation and spirometry in patients with rheumatoid arthritis and respiratory symptoms

OBJECTIVES: Pulmonary involvement in rheumatoid arthritis is directly responsible for 10% to 20% of all mortality. The best way to improve the prognosis is early detection and treatment. The forced oscillation technique is easy to perform and offers a detailed exam, which may be helpful in the early...

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Main Authors: Alvaro Camilo Dias Faria, Wellington Ribeiro Barbosa, Agnaldo José Lopes, Geraldo da Rocha Castelar Pinheiro, Pedro Lopes de Melo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier España 2012-09-01
Series:Clinics
Subjects:
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Respiratory Diseases
Forced Oscillation Technique
Early Detection
Early Diagnosis
Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1807-59322012000900001

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