Detection and Early Referral of Patients With Interstitial Lung Abnormalities: An Expert Survey Initiative.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Interstitial lung abnormalities (ILA) may represent undiagnosed early-stage or subclinical interstitial lung disease (ILD). ILA are often observed incidentally in patients who subsequently develop clinically overt ILD. There is limited information on consensus definitions for, and the appropriate evaluation of, ILA. Early recognition of patients with ILD remains challenging, yet critically important. Expert consensus could inform early recognition and referral.

Research question

Can consensus-based expert recommendations be identified to guide clinicians in the recognition, referral, and follow-up of patients with or at risk of developing early ILDs?

Study design and methods

Pulmonologists and radiologists with expertise in ILD participated in two iterative

SUBMITTER: Hunninghake GM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10624930 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature