Thoracic pain in patients with chronic interstitial lung disease-an underestimated symptom.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Prevalence and predisposing factors for the development of thoracic pain (TP) in patients with chronic interstitial lung disease (cILD) are largely unknown. Underestimation and insufficient therapy of pain can lead to worsened ventilatory function. Quantitative sensory testing is an established tool for characterization of chronic pain and its neuropathic components. We investigated frequency and intensity of TP in cILD patients and the potential association with lung function and quality of life.

Materials and methods

We prospectively investigated patients with chronic interstitial lung disease to analyze risk factors for the development of thoracic pain and quantify thoracic pain through quantitative sensory testing. In addition, we studied the relationship be

SUBMITTER: Scherer MJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10196162 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature