Assessment of Neuropsychiatric Function in Patients With Interstitial Lung Disease

Research on the impact of lung diseases on neuropsychological functioning has revealed impaired cognitive processing in patients with a variety of pulmonary disorders. While the mechanisms responsible for the association of pulmonary diseases and neurocognitive functioning remain unclear, some researchers have attributed it to reduced oxygenation of the brain. Early detection and accurate management of comorbidity have benefits in reducing ILD morbidity and mortality.

Inclusion Criteria:Interstitial lung disease patients diagnosed using high resolution computed tomography to confirm the diagnosisExclusion Criteria:Patients who refuse to participate in the study.Age less than 18,A history of neurological and/or developmental disorders and related drug treatment,A head injury with loss of consciousness,Active alcohol or drug abuse or a history of abuse prior to testing,A history of any psychiatric disorder or treatment, neurological disorders, psychological disorders, dementia, Alzheimer's disease, end-organ failure conditions