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Pleuroparenchymal fibroelastosis in patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.

Song-I LeeEun Jin ChaeJoon Seon SongJae Ha LeeJin Woo Song
Published in: Respirology (Carlton, Vic.) (2020)
Among patients with IPF, the PPFE group, when compared to the no-PPFE group, showed lower BMI and lung function and showed more frequent complications and poorer survival during follow-up.
Keyphrases
  • idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
  • lung function
  • cystic fibrosis
  • chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
  • air pollution
  • interstitial lung disease
  • body mass index
  • risk factors
  • weight gain
  • free survival