The clinical expression of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is directly related to multiple
alterations in lung function. These alterations derive from a complex disease process …

Although previous authors have reported single data point, yearly changes in respiratory
function have not been examined in combined pulmonary fibrosis and emphysema (CPFE) …

To investigate the mechanisms of pulmonary gas-exchange impairment in idiopathic
pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) and to evaluate their potential relationship to the CO diffusing …

BACKGROUND: Emphysema, especially in the upper lobes, is frequently observed in
association with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). However, the combination of …

Pulmonary hypertension is a relevant interceding morbidity in patients with pulmonary
fibrosis that has significant impact on exercise tolerance and outcome. The aim of this study …

Several groups have described a syndrome in which idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF)
coexists with pulmonary emphysema. This comes as no surprise since both diseases are …

Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a progressive form of lung disease with a median
survival of less than 5 yr. To address the progressive nature of this disease process, we …

Background and objective: Increased pulmonary arterial pressure (PAP) usually coexists
with impaired lung function in IPF. Data on the effect of pulmonary hypertension (PH) on …

Background: Pulmonary hypertension (PH) is commonly seen in patients with idiopathic
pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). We sought to examine the relationship between pulmonary function …

Abstract 65 patients with interstitial lung diseases were subdivided into two groups:
idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) and other interstitial pulmonary diseases (OIP) according …