Tables 6 and 7 show the association between SSc-ILD and SSc-related cumulative damage in the respiratory domain, with the inflammation-related variables using the components obtained in the PCA and average CRP observed during follow-up and adjusted for other factors and confounders such as age, ethnicity, anti-Scl70+, and treatment with immunosuppressants or corticosteroids. The gene discussed is CRP; the disease is interstitial lung disease.