Correlation Between 6minute Walk Test, Spirometry and HRCT Chest in Ild Patients

Introduction: Interstitial lung diseases (ILDs) or Diffuse parenchymal lung diseases (DPLDs) are a heterogeneous group which includes more than 200 disorders grouped together because of their similar clinical, radiological, pathological and physiological features. ILDs are classied based on HRCT patterns. Studies shows about 14% of all interstitial lung diseases cases in India are idiopathic pulmonary brosis and an equal number of cases are due to connective tissue disorders. Materials and Methods: This study was hospital based prospective correlational study performed in Respiratory Medicine Department in GEMS Medical College and Hospital in Srikakulam, Andhra Pradesh, India. Results: established signicant correlation of 6MWT, Spirometry, DLCO and HRCT chest. Conclusion: we can use these simple methods to know the progression and response of treatment instead of using CTchest repeatedly there by decrease the exposure and cost