Comorbid conditions in IPF patients; their frequencies and impacts on survival

Conclusion: Some comorbidities have a major adverse impact on survival. IPF management requires a comprehensive approach, which includes the identification and treatment of comorbid conditions. The protective effect of obesity we have examined elsewhere. The apparent protective effect of latent TB needs to be further explored.

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Source: European Respiratory Journal - November 19, 2018 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Koc, A. S., Mogulkoc, N., Bishop, P. Tags: Idiopathic interstitial pneumonias Source Type: research