Authors
Harold R Collard, Christopher J Ryerson, Tamera J Corte, Gisli Jenkins, Yasuhiro Kondoh, David J Lederer, Joyce S Lee, Toby M Maher, Athol U Wells, Katerina M Antoniou, Juergen Behr, Kevin K Brown, Vincent Cottin, Kevin R Flaherty, Junya Fukuoka, David M Hansell, Takeshi Johkoh, Naftali Kaminski, Dong Soon Kim, Martin Kolb, David A Lynch, Jeffrey L Myers, Ganesh Raghu, Luca Richeldi, Hiroyuki Taniguchi, Fernando J Martinez
Publication date
2016/8/1
Source
American journal of respiratory and critical care medicine
Volume
194
Issue
3
Pages
265-275
Publisher
American Thoracic Society
Description
Acute exacerbation of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis has been defined as an acute, clinically significant, respiratory deterioration of unidentifiable cause. The objective of this international working group report on acute exacerbation of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis was to provide a comprehensive update on the topic. A literature review was conducted to identify all relevant English text publications and abstracts. Evidence-based updates on the epidemiology, etiology, risk factors, prognosis, and management of acute exacerbations of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis are provided. Finally, to better reflect the current state of knowledge and improve the feasibility of future research into its etiology and treatment, the working group proposes a new conceptual framework for acute respiratory deterioration in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis and a revised definition and diagnostic criteria for acute exacerbation of idiopathic …
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