The disease course of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is progressive and occasionally, other types of interstitial lung disease (ILD) may progress similarly to IPF. This study aimed to evaluate risk factors for disease progression within 24 months in
Each CT scan was assessed for disease extension and cyst size (visual score and size of target cysts); CT scans acquired after 2006 were also assessed for native lung volume. RESULTS: All patients showed disease progression (with a concurrent reduction in lung volume in two, 40%) and a ...
Each CT scan was assessed for disease extension and cyst size (visual score and size of target cysts); CT scans acquired after 2006 were also assessed for native lung volume. Results All patients showed disease progression (with a concurrent reduction in lung volume in two, 40%) and a ...