Acute exacerbation of fibrotic hypersensitivity pneumonitis: incidence and outcomes.

Jieun KangYeon Joo KimJooae ChoeEun Jin ChaeJin Woo Song

Published in: Respiratory research (2021)

AE was not uncommon among patients with fibrotic HP and significantly affected prognosis. A lower DLCO value and radiologic UIP-like pattern at diagnosis were associated with the development AE in patients with fibrotic HP.

Keyphrases

systemic sclerosis
idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
interstitial lung disease
drug induced
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
respiratory failure
liver failure
risk factors
type diabetes
metabolic syndrome
aortic dissection
adipose tissue
insulin resistance