Bronchiectasis as rare initial manifestation of Rheumatoid arthritis

Abstract

Abstract

Bronchiectasis is defined as an irreversible abnormal dilatation of the bronchial tree. It has a variety of underlying causes, with a common etiology of chronic inflammation. Bronchiectasis is one of the most prevalent respiratory signs of rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Although a hereditary predisposition to RA-related bronchitis has been shown, the notion of chronic bacterial infection-induced autoimmunity causing permanent bronchial damage is becoming increasingly popular among researchers. Patients with RA who have a persistent cough, excessive salivation, or recurrent respiratory infections should be suspected of having bronchiectasis; high-resolution thoracic computer tomography is required to establish the diagnosis. A multimodal treatment strategy is used to treat patients with bronchiectasis linked to RA