Pulmonary fibrosis may begin in infancy: from childhood to adult interstitial lung disease.
Matthias GrieseGeoffrey KurlandMichal CidonRobin R DeterdingRalph EpaudNadia NathanNicolaus SchwerkDavid WarburtonJason P WeinmanLisa R YoungGail H DeutschPublished in: Thorax (2024)
There is a need for improved knowledge of chILD among pulmonologists to optimise the transition of care from paediatric to adult facilities. Updated evidence-based guidelines are needed that incorporate recommendations for the diagnosis and management of immune-mediated disorders, as well as chILD in older children approaching adulthood.
Keyphrases
- interstitial lung disease
- pulmonary fibrosis
- systemic sclerosis
- healthcare
- childhood cancer
- mental health
- clinical practice
- young adults
- rheumatoid arthritis
- idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
- early life
- emergency department
- intensive care unit
- palliative care
- depressive symptoms
- quality improvement
- physical activity
- community dwelling
- pain management
- body mass index