Abstract

Rheumatoid arthritis is detectable by the early manifestations like pain, morning stiffness and fatigue. When there is a favorable genetic predisposition, the condition is more severe in early life for all the patients with RA. Early detection of RA with widespread awareness and education about the available treatment options like physiotherapy management of cryotherapy, thermotherapy, electrical stimulation and wax therapy were gained increased recognition only at the chronic stage of RA, When the patients complaints of intolerable pain and stiffness [1]. Rheumatoid arthritis is an auto- immune disorder and the systemic consequences can end in a grave situation. The most unexpected pulmonary manifestation of rheumatoid arthritis is COPD-Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. When the gender differences were examined, it has been reported by the arthritis foundation that majority of women has been affected with Rheumatoid arthritis has COPD. There are still much debate exists on COPD and RA. Hence this topic needs special attention from the researchers to minimize the adverse effects in lung tissues [2].