HRCT Assessment of Interstitial Lung diseases and its Correlation with Spirometry Indices
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Introduction: Interstitial lung diseases (ILDs) include disorders characterized by inflammation and fibrosis of the lung interstitium. These pathologies lead to restrictive lung function and impaired gas exchange. HRCT findings and spirometry indices are essential for a comprehensive evaluation of ILDs. The integration of HRCT and spirometry data empowers healthcare professionals to gain insights into the severity and progression of ILDs and have a better comprehension of the impact of interstitial changes on respiratory mechanics, prognosis, and treatment planning
Aim: To correlate radiological pattern and extent of involvement of ILD in HRCT with Spirometric indices and verify radiological functional relationship.
Materials and Methods: The study was conducted at VPIMS, Lucknow and included a total of 50 patients. HRCT chest was done on 64 slice Siemens-Somatom go. Up CT scanner and Spirometry were performed using Masters medi Spiro digital spirometry system. Lung parenchymal abnormalities were categorized and a semiquantitative Warrick score was applied for grading severity.
Results: Correlations between severity scores and spirometry indices underscore the inverse relationship between disease severity and lung function.
Conclusion: This understanding of disease severity and extent facilitates personalized treatment strategies, leading to improved patient management and tailored interventions to mitigate symptoms and slow disease progression.
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