Effect of antigen removal in hypersensitivity pneumonitis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Antigen removal is a cornerstone of treatment of hypersensitivity pneumonitis (HP), but its association with transplant-free survival remains unclear. Further, HP guidelines conflict as to whether antigen removal is a recommended diagnostic test in patients with suspected HP.

Objective

The purpose of this study is to (1) evaluate the impact of antigen removal on transplant-free survival and (2) to describe the impact of antigen removal on pulmonary function testing and imaging in a retrospective cohort of patients with HP.

Methods

We retrospectively identified HP patients evaluated between 2011 and 2020. Demographic, physiologic, radiographic, and pathologic data were recorded.

Results

212 patients were included in the cohort. Patients who identified

SUBMITTER: Robertshaw MJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11337626 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature