Table 4 Characteristics of patients with RA-ILD at baseline (n = 54)
Characteristics | N (%) |
|---|---|
Symptoms | Â |
Dyspnea | 16 (30.2%) |
Cough | 30 (55.6%) |
Chest pain | 06 (11.5%) |
ILD pattern | Â |
UIP | 21 (38.9%) |
NSIP | 30 (55.6%) |
HRCT findings | Â |
Traction bronchiectasis | 40 (75.5%) |
Glass ground opacities | 39 (73.6%) |
Peripheral reticulation | 33 (62.3%) |
Honeycombing | 24 (45.3%) |
Basal predominance | 20 (37.7%) |
Lung nodules | 10 (18.9%) |
PFT | Â |
Spirometry pattern | Â |
 • Normal | 0 |
 • Restrictive | 42 (100%) |
 • Obstructive | 0 |
Mean FVC, % predicted | 64.6 ± 20.7 |
Mean DLCO, % predicted | 53.3 ± 19.7 |
6-min walk distance | 267.7 ± 53.7 |
6-min walk sat % pre | 95.1 ± 1.19 |
6-min walk sat % post | 83.4 ± 6.66 |