Abstract:IMPORTANCE
Interstitial lung diseases comprise diffuse parenchymal diseases of varying radiological patterns and aetiology. They have varying rates of functional progression. Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis with the Usual interstitial pneumonitis pattern is known to progress in worsening exercise capacity, spirometry and radiology. But ILDs with other radiological patterns like NSIP may also progress in function and radiology. The six-minute walk test is a good indicator of functional exercise capacity. The stu… Show more
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