Interstitial lung abnormalities (ILAs) are increasingly recognised due to the widespread use of low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) in lung cancer screening ...

There are over 100 types of interstitial lung disease. Age, genetics, smoking, and medical treatments can all predispose a ...

Researchers found that use of immunosuppressive medication was a strong protective factor, associated with a 60% reduction in ...

may instead be developing early ILD [interstitial lung disease], and may benefit from evaluation for ILA,” the authors wrote. “Efforts should be made to increase smoking cessation given that ...

Risk factors for mortality in AAV-ILD included age, a history of smoking, a UIP pattern, acute exacerbations of ILD, and the microscopic polyangiitis subtype.