Respiratory and non-respiratory symptoms in patients with IPF or sarcoidosis and controls

The two most common types of interstitial lung diseases (ILDs) are idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF)1 –3 and pulmonary sarcoidosis4. Although these diseases have different pathophysiology and prognosis, patients with IPF or sarcoidosis usually experience distressing respiratory symptoms like dyspnoea and cough. In addition, non-respiratory symptoms, like fatigue, muscle weakness and depression5– 7, can also contribute to a severely reduced quality of life.8,9 Most ILD research focused on a limited number of respiratory and/or non-respiratory symptoms.

Source: Heart and Lung - June 2, 2023 Category: Intensive Care Authors: Ada E.M. Bloem, Sarah Houben-Wilke, R émy L.M. Mostard, Naomi Stoot, Daisy J.A. Janssen, Frits M.E. Franssen, Jan W.H. Custers, Martijn A. Spruit Source Type: research