The predictors of mortality in IPF - Does emphysema change the prognosis?
CONCLUSION: In present study, IPF with emphysema was more common in male smokers. When emphysema accompanies IPF, life expectancy is remarkably worse, but not independently so.
PMID: 27758993 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Sarcoidosis Vasculitis and Diffuse Lung Diseases - Category: Respiratory Medicine Tags: Sarcoidosis Vasc Diffuse Lung Dis Source Type: research
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