Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a multifactorial autoimmune disease of unknown etiology,
primarily affecting the joints, then extra-articular manifestations can occur. Due to its …

The pathogenesis of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) involves a complex interplay of cell
types and signaling pathways. Recurrent alveolar epithelial cell (AEC) injury may occur in …

Background: This American Thoracic Society, European Respiratory Society, Japanese
Respiratory Society, and Asociación Latinoamericana de Tórax guideline updates prior …

Over 200 interstitial lung diseases, from ultra rare to relatively common, are recognised.
Most interstitial lung diseases are characterised by inflammation or fibrosis within the …

Tens of thousands of patients with advanced lung diseases may be eligible to be considered
as potential candidates for lung transplant around the world each year. The timing of referral …

Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a chronic progressive disease of unknown cause
characterized by relentless scarring of the lung parenchyma leading to reduced quality of life …

Objectives Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a chronic fibrotic lung disease characterized
by dry cough, fatigue, and progressive exertional dyspnea. Lung parenchyma and …

The term interstitial lung abnormalities refers to specific CT findings that are potentially
compatible with interstitial lung disease in patients without clinical suspicion of the disease …

Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a progressive fibrotic lung disease characterised by
worsening respiratory symptoms and physiological impairment. Increasing awareness of the …

Pulmonary Fibrotic Diseases This review covers fibrotic pulmonary diseases. Although
idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis is very common, the review focuses mainly on fibrotic diseases …