BACKGROUND: Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a common subtype of interstitial lung
disease (ILD). Information about the associated comorbidities and predictors of survival …

Among patients who have cystic fibrosis (CF), lung disease is a significant contributor to
morbidity. From a clinical perspective, the link between malnutrition and lung dysfunction in …

In patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), the effects of antifibrotic agents on the
prognosis remain unclear. This study aimed to investigate the impact of antifibrotic treatment …

Background: Lifestyle behaviors are not well-characterized in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
(IPF). Objectives: To assess the association between lifestyle behaviors and clinical …

OBJECTIVE: Malnutrition in cystic fibrosis (CF) is associated with poorer survival, but the
determinants of fat-free mass (FFM) depletion are not well-characterized. It is unknown …

BACKGROUND: Despite the high prevalence of weight loss in subjects with COPD, the
2011 COPD management guidelines do not include an index measuring nutritional status …

Abstract Background The INSIGHTS-IPF registry provides one of the largest data sets of
clinical data and self-reported patient related outcomes including health related quality of life …

Introduction Low fat free mass index (FFMI) is a component of the ESPEN diagnosis criteria
of malnutrition, that only when accompanied with weight loss is considered to be a …

Purpose The pathophysiology of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is complex, and its
clinical course is difficult to predict. Perceived dyspnea, exercise capacity, and lung …

Rationale: Hypoxemia in fibrotic interstitial lung disease (ILD) indicates disease progression
and is of prognostic significance. The onset of hypoxemia signifies disease progression and …