Combined pulmonary fibrosis and emphysema: How does cohabitation affect respiratory functions?

ConclusionsThe presence and severity of emphysema affects pulmonary function in IPF. Patients with CPFE have reduced diffusion capacity, more severe air trapping, worse muscle weakness, more severe exercise desaturation, and pulmonary hypertension. CPI and pulmonary hypertension are two independent risk factors for mortality in subjects with CPFE.
Source: Advances in Medical Sciences - Category: Biomedical Science Source Type: research