Pulmonary events in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) reflects the involvement of pleurae, lung interstitium, and airways. Overall, pulmonary manifestations are estimated to cause 10–20% of mortalities in RA. Respiratory system involvement as extra-articular presentations of RA is common among some Saudi patients. This study aims to evaluate specific airway conductance (sGaw), airway resistance (Raw), and specific airway resistance (sRaw), using plethysmography. Comparison for deployed methods is made by forced spirometer as an indicator for obstruction among patients with RA. The study sought to use the methods to enhance lung testing among RA patients. An analytical, hospital-based study was carried out at pulmonary function test laboratory, department of respiratory care King Saud Medical City (KSMC). RA patients were selected, with an age group of 18-75years. The tests for Forced spirometer and plethysmography were carried out to assess and analyze how the respiratory mechanism was impacted by the disease. Data collected was analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS), version 21. The obstructive and mixed ventilation patterns constituted 15%; the mean values of Raw and sRaw were significantly higher compared to mean values predicted for participants selected during the study, while sGaw was significantly lower compared to mean values predicted for participants selected. Monitoring of airway resistance parameters using plethysmography can be used as indicators of lung function testing among RA patients.
Background: Every year World Diabetes Day (WDD) is celebrated on 14 November all across the globe to raise awareness about the diabetes and its prevention, complications and treatment. Complications include macrovascular conditions, such as coronary heart disease, stroke and microvascular, including diabetic nephropathy, retinopathy and peripheral neuropathy. We aim to assess the relationship between random glucose blood glucose and chronic diseases. Methods: A cross-sectional study in Riyadh on November 2021 and January 2022 at a public shopping center. Data collection sheet was prepared for age, weight, gender, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, ischemic heart disease, random blood glucose and Glucometer devices were used to gather the data. One of the volunteers took a visitor's random blood glucose reading and weight in kilograms using a mechanical scale. Data analyzed using SPSS. Result: Majority of participants was male (54%) with age group from 30-39 years old (29.3%) with weight in kilo gram from 60-79 (43.4%). Prevalence of diabetes was (18%) and hypertension (17%) and ischemic heart disease (1.8%). Relation between age and RBG (p value= 0.000) and between weight and RBG (p value=0.243). Conclusion: According to this study, Saudi Arabia is one of the average countries in terms of the number of diabetic patients. High prevalence of diabetics, especially men in the 30-to 39year-old age group who weight between 60 and 79 kg. Almost majority of the patients had hypertension in addition to diabetes. The statistical relationship between age and random blood glucose was significant.
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