Akut eksacerbation af fibrotiske interstitielle lungesygdomme: Acute exacerbation of fibrotic interstitial lung diseases

Nils Hoyer, Elizabeth Bendstrup, Jesper Rømhild Davidsen, Thomas Kromann Lund, Saher Burhan Shaker

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Abstract

Acute exacerbation of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (AE-IPF) and other fibrotic interstitial lung diseases (AE-ILD) is defined by significant acute respiratory worsening and new widespread alveolar damage. This review summarises the current knowledge of diagnosis and treatment of these events. The diagnosis of AE-IPF and AE-ILD is based on typical HRCT findings of new and bilateral ground glass opacification and/or consolidation, and exclusion of fluid overload or cardiac failure. Treatment relies, despite low quality of evidence, on glucocorticoid in addition to supportive and palliative treatment. Despite treatment, the prognosis is poor, with a median survival of 2-4 months.

Original languageDanish
Article numberV04230261
JournalUgeskrift for Laeger
ISSN0041-5782
Publication statusE-pub ahead of print - 14. Aug 2023

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