Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a chronic, progressive lung disease characterized by
progressive lung scarring and the histological picture of usual interstitial pneumonia (UIP). It …

Although these conditions are rare, a proportion of patients with interstitial lung diseases
(ILDs) may develop a progressive-fibrosing phenotype. Progressive fibrosis is associated …

Background: This guideline addresses the diagnosis of hypersensitivity pneumonitis (HP). It
represents a collaborative effort among the American Thoracic Society, Japanese …

Background: This document provides clinical recommendations for the diagnosis of
idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). It represents a collaborative effort between the American …

Awareness of hypersensitivity pneumonitis (HP) as a unique disease entity dates back to the
18th century (1). Since then, numerous inciting agents have been attributed to inducing HP …

Patients with certain types of fibrosing interstitial lung disease (ILD) are at risk of developing
a progressive phenotype characterised by self-sustaining fibrosis, decline in lung function …

Hypersensitivity pneumonitis (HP) is a complex syndrome caused by the inhalation of a
variety of antigens in susceptible and sensitized individuals. These antigens are found in the …

Introduction: Many forms of interstitial lung disease (ILD) can progress to extensive fibrosis
and respiratory failure. Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), which generally has a poor …

Rationale: Current diagnosis of chronic hypersensitivity pneumonitis (cHP) involves
considering a combination of clinical, radiological, and pathological information in …

Background Hypersensitivity pneumonitis (HP) is an interstitial lung disease with a better
prognosis, on average, than idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). We compare survival time …