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Introduction: Autoimmune diseases are a group of disorders in which the body’s immune system perceives its tissues as foreign and launches attacks against them. Out of these conditions, pulmonary complications are now gaining popularity as the leading causes of morbidity and mortality. Objective: This study aims to determine the burden of pulmonary complications among patients suffering from autoimmune diseases and also note the associated pathophysiological processes. Results: The preliminary data shows that pulmonary complications vary in individuals raised by a distinct number of autoimmune diseases and affect certain pulmonary conditions. There is a strong correlation between a specific subtype of interstitial lung disease and systemic scleroderma observed among the patients with the latter. It was also observed that almost half of RA patients had some form of pulmonary complication. Univariate analyses indicated that higher disease scores were generally associated with the development of pulmonary complications. Discussion/Conclusion: The study findings suggest a clear need for early detection and multidisciplinary treatment of pulmonary complications in patients with autoimmune diseases. This study contributes to existing gaps regarding the pulmonary aspect of autoimmune disorders and highlights the need to pay attention to pulmonary system function as part of ongoing patient management.