… Based on the assumption that inspissation of secretions by augmented water absorption
and/or reduced water secretion plays a role in the pathogenesis of CF lung disease, a …

… tissue diseases, and is a significant cause of morbidity and mortality. Effective therapies for
connective tissue disease-associated interstitial lung disease (… and improved management of …

… of RA-associated lung disease and discuss evolving concepts in the pathogenesis of RA-…
We suggest a rational, clinical approach for the diagnosis and management of RA-ILD and …

… lung diseases, which are collectively termed interstitial lung disease (ILD), characteristically
affect the lung … (IPF), can lead to progressive loss of lung function and death. Interstitial …

… lung diseases (smoking-related interstitial lung diseases [ILDs]) in addition to emphysema.
Lung diseases … tobacco exposure (respiratory bronchiolitis-interstitial lung disease [RB-ILD], …

… and pathogenesis of RA-ILD, establishing the diagnosis of ILD in RA, evaluating disease
activity … This analysis will provide a better decision for clinicians in the management of RA-ILD …

… of etiology and pathogenesis in all diseases we cover; this would go beyond the scope of
this book on lung diseases. However, I will summarize as good as possible pathogenesis and …

… role of mitochondria in lung diseases pathogenesis through the … of many lung diseases,
including COPD, asthma, and lung … the lung upon CS exposure have been implicated in COPD …

… Microbial agents (viral, fungal, and bacterial) play a potential role in the pathogenesis … lung
disease, when compared with healthy lungs. Studies suggested that the analysis of IPF lung …

… antibodies that promote lung abnormalities including interstitial lung disease associated
with rheumatoid arthritis. Smoking independently increases risk for lung injury and fibrosis. …