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

Rationale: Incidental parenchymal abnormalities detected on chest computed tomography
scans are termed interstitial lung abnormalities (ILAs). ILAs may represent early interstitial …

Rationale: The optimal follow-up computed tomography (CT) interval for detecting the
progression of interstitial lung abnormality (ILA) is unknown. Objectives: To identify optimal …

Rationale: Although studies have evaluated emphysema and fibrotic interstitial lung
abnormality individually, less is known about their combined progression. Objectives: To …

Page 1 of 34 supported by R01-HL-152075 from NHLBI. JAK is supported by R01HL145372
and R01HL153246 from NHLBI, W81XWH1910415 from the Department of Defense, and …

Despite progress in elucidation of disease mechanisms, identification of risk factors,
biomarker discovery, and the approval of two medications to slow lung function decline in …

Rationale: Some with interstitial lung abnormalities (ILA) are suspected to have interstitial
lung disease (ILD), a subgroup with adverse outcomes. Rates of development and …

Delayed diagnosis is common in interstitial lung diseases (ILDs) and is associated with
decreased quality of life and a poor prognosis (1). Early diagnosis and initiation of …

Forget about lying and long noses for a second. Pinocchio is also a story about a walking,
talking, feeling wooden puppet who wants to be considered a real boy.(1) This part of the …

The article addresses the global impact of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD),
noting its high prevalence and the significant burden of undiagnosed cases. Topics include …