Acute exacerbation admissions of fibrosing interstitial lung diseases - 3 years study

Conclusion: F-ILD implies high risk of respiratory acute event, mostly by infections. Previous RF were largely present, indicative of advanced disease and probability of more AE. Need for NIV meant poor prognosis. As in international studies, mortality was high among F-ILD due to IPF.

Source: European Respiratory Journal - November 20, 2019 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Silva Guerra, S. I., Conceicao, M., Cunha, A., Correia, J., Vale, J., Antonio, C., Simoes Torres, A. Tags: ILD/DPLD of known origin Source Type: research