Respirology : official journal of the Asian Pacific Society of Respirology
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Acute exacerbation (AE) is a severe complication of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (AE-IPF). In 2016, an international working group revised its definition and diagnostic criteria; however, few studies have assessed the frequency and prognosis of AE in patients with other fibrotic interstitial lung diseases (FILD). ⋯ All forms of ILD are at risk of AE and have a similar outcome to AE-IPF.
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Comparative Study
Artificial stone-associated silicosis in China: A prospective comparison with natural stone-associated silicosis.
We recently noted a dramatic increase in the number of patients with accelerated silicosis associated with exposure to artificial stone dust. Therefore, the natural history of artificial stone-associated silicosis was compared with that of natural stone-associated silicosis. ⋯ Compared to natural stone-associated silicosis, artificial stone-associated silicosis was characterized by short latency, rapid radiological progression, accelerated decline in lung function and high mortality.