Objectives: This research aims to investigate the prevalence and risk factors associated with Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD) in patients undergoing High-Resolution Computed Tomography (HRCT) scans, with a specific focus on comparing rural and urban populations. The study will employ a comparative analysis approach, utilizing data collected from both rural and urban regions.
Background: ILD represents a group of lung disorders characterized by inflammation and scarring of the lung tissue, and understanding its prevalence and associated factors in diverse settings is crucial for effective public health interventions.
Methodology: This research was conducted at Northwest General hospital and research center. This cross sectional observational study included total number of 385 HRCT chest patients, based on convenient sampling technique. Data was assembled through standard proforma and the analysis was done through SPSS version 25.0.
Result: In our study, (IPF) constitutes the most prevalent sub type, accounting for 42 (34.1%) cases, followed by nonspecific interstitial pneumonia (NSIP) and hypersensitivity pneumonitis (HSP) at 20 (16.3%) each. Sarcoidosis represents 11 (8.9%) of cases, while connective tissue disease-associated ILD (CTDILD) and pneumoconiosis comprise12 (9.8%) and 8 (6.5%), respectively. Rheumatoid arthritis-associated ILD (R.A ILD) constitutes 6 (4.9%) of cases, and the remaining ILD subtypescollectivelycontribute4 (3.3%).
Conclusion: HRCT abnormalities demonstrated a high incidence of ILD. The most frequent interstitial lung disease that well identified during the study was IPF accounting for 42(34.1%) cases.
Keywords: Interstitial lung disease (ILD), Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), Non specific interstitial pneumonia, Hyper sensitivity pneumonitis (HSP),Connective Tissue ILD, High Resolution Computed Tomography (HRCT).
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