BACKGROUNDRheumatoid Arthritis (RA) is a long-lasting autoimmune disorder that primarily affects joints. It typically results in warm, swollen and painful joints. Pain and stiffness often worsen following rest. Most commonly, the wrist and hands are involved with the same joints typically involved on both sides of the body. The disease may also affect other parts of the body.The objectives of this study is to study the pulmonary manifestations of rheumatoid arthritis in the study population.
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