Kevin Flaherty

Mar 30, 2023 | erj.ersjournals.com | Vincent Cottin |Kevin Flaherty |Kevin Brown |Elizabeth Renzoni

Section 1: Definition and diagnosisILDs are a heterogeneous group of diseases, mostly characterised by inflammation and fibrosis of the lung parenchyma, resulting in stiffening of the lungs [11, 12]. F-ILD is characterised by fibrosis detected on pathology, or by the presence of honeycombing and/or traction bronchiectasis on high-resolution computed tomography (HRCT) [13].