Tuberc Respir Dis.  2013 Aug;75(2):47-51.

Interstitial Lung Diseases: Respiratory Review of 2013

• Kim YH
• Kwon SS

Abstract

Interstitial lung diseases are heterogeneous entities with diverse clinical presentations. Among them, idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis and connective tissue disease-associated interstitial lung disease are specific categories that pulmonologists are most likely to encounter in the clinical field. Despite the accumulated data from extensive clinical trial and observations, we continue to have many issues which need to be resolved in this field. In this update, we present the review of several articles regarding the clinical presentation, prognosis and treatment of patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis or connective tissue disease-associated interstitial lung disease.

Keyword

Lung Diseases, Interstitial; Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis; Connective Tissue Diseases; Therapeutics; Clinical Trial

MeSH Terms

Connective Tissue
Connective Tissue Diseases
Humans
Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
Lung
Lung Diseases, Interstitial
Prognosis

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