1. Evaluation of acute symptoms
Evaluation of acute symptoms. a) Infection in the setting of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF).
Evaluation of acute symptoms. a) Infection in the setting of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). Baseline high-resolution computed tomography (HRCT) (left) and follow-up HRCT after the development of acute symptoms (right) shows both worsening diffuse lung disease and a new cavitary lesion. Sputum cytology revealed atypical mycobacterial infection. b) Acute exacerbation of IPF. Baseline study (left) shows a usual interstitial pneumonia pattern of fibrosis with subpleural honeycombing and mild reticulation. 1 month later, the patient presented with acute respiratory distress and a new HRCT (right) shows both worsening fibrosis and diffuse ground glass opacity compatible with an acute exacerbation.
Brett M. Elicker et al. Eur Respir Rev 2017;26:170008
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