Spirometry And X-Ray Findings in Cases of Interstitial Lung Diseases

Authors

  • Ashok K Gagiya SMIMER, Surat
  • Ankur S Patel SMIMER, Surat
  • Gautam R Bhagat B.J. Medical College, Ahmedabad
  • Vipul R Bhadiyadra SMIMER, Surat
  • Khusbu S Patel SMIMER, Surat
  • Pratik Patel SMIMER, Surat

Keywords:

interstitial lung disease, pulmonary function test, spirometry

Abstract

Background: There are very few studies are done on spirometry and X-ray findings in interstitial lung diseases (ILD) in India.

Methods: Pulmonary function tests were performed on computerized spirometer, through Kit Microsystems in 30 patients of high resolution computed tomography (HRCT) proven interstitial lung diseases in tertiary care centre. 

Results: Majority were in age group 40-49 years (mean age-45.23 years) and 66.5% male patients. Restrictive pattern (96.57%) was present in majority patients in spirometry. Most of patients (60%) of ILD showed reticular-nodular in X-ray chest.

Conclusion: Restrictive pattern were observed regardless of smoking status in ILDs. Availability of non-invasive investigations like HRCT chest has increased our early recognitions of ILDs. Reticular-nodular pattern in X-ray chest is very important for suspecting ILD.

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2012-12-31

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Gagiya AK, Patel AS, Bhagat GR, Bhadiyadra VR, Patel KS, Patel P. Spirometry And X-Ray Findings in Cases of Interstitial Lung Diseases. Natl J Community Med [Internet]. 2012 Dec. 31 [cited 2024 May 3];3(04):700-2. Available from: https://www.njcmindia.com/index.php/file/article/view/1798

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Vol. 3 No. 04 (2012)

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