Importance Interstitial lung disease (ILD) consists of a group of pulmonary disorders
characterized by inflammation and/or fibrosis of the lung parenchyma associated with …

In idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), several factors may have a negative impact on the
nutritional status, including an increased respiratory muscles load, release of inflammation …

Interstitial lung disease (ILD) is a diverse group of inflammatory and fibrotic lung conditions
causing significant morbidity and mortality. A multitude of factors beyond the lungs influence …

Background Mortality risk assessment in interstitial lung disease (ILD) is challenging. Our
objective was to determine the prognostic significance of BMI and change in weight in the …

Background: Previous observational studies have investigated the association between
endocrine and metabolic factors and idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), yet have produced …

Abstract Background and Objective Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is characterized by
progressive lung fibrosis of unknown aetiology. Epidemiological studies have suggested …

Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is considered an age-related disease. Age-related
changes, along with other factors such as obesity, hormonal imbalances, and various …

Background: Weight loss is frequently reported in patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
(IPF) and may be associated with worse outcomes in these patients. Objective: The aim of …

Background Comorbidities are frequent and have been associated with poor quality of life,
increased hospitalizations, and mortality in patients with interstitial lung disease (ILD) …

Despite several advances in treatment, idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) remains a
progressive, symptomatic, and terminal disease in patients not suitable for lung …