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ArticleTuberculosis and respiratory diseases2025

Korean Guidelines for Diagnosis and Management of Interstitial Lung Diseases: Connective Tissue Disease Associated Interstitial Lung Disease.

Ju Hyun Oh, Jae Ha Lee, Sung Jun Chung, Young Seok Lee, Tae-Hyeong Kim, Tae-Jung Kim, Joo Hun Park

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Ju Hyun OhDepartment of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Inje University Sanggye Paik Hospital, Inje University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
Jae Ha LeeDivision of Pulmonology and Critical Care Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Inje University Haeundae Paik Hospital, Inje University College of Medicine, Busan, Republic of Korea.
Sung Jun ChungDivision of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Hanyang University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
Young Seok LeeDivision of Pulmonary, Allergy, and Critical Care Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Korea University Guro Hospital, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
Tae-Hyeong KimDivision of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Hanyang University Guri Hospital, Hanyang University College of Medicine, Guri, Republic of Korea.
Tae-Jung KimDepartment of Hospital Pathology, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
Joo Hun ParkDepartment of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Ajou University School of Medicine, Suwon, Republic of Korea.

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Abstract

Connective tissue disease (CTD), comprising a range of autoimmune disorders, is often accompanied by lung involvement, which can lead to life-threatening complications. The primary types of CTDs that manifest as interstitial lung disease (ILD) include rheumatoid arthritis, systemic sclerosis, Sjögren's syndrome, mixed CTD, idiopathic inflammatory myopathies, and systemic lupus erythematosus. CTD-ILD presents a significant challenge in clinical diagnosis and management due to its heterogeneous nature and variable prognosis. Early diagnosis through clinical, serological, and radiographic assessments is crucial for distinguishing CTD-ILD from idiopathic forms and for implementing appropriate therapeutic strategies. Hence, we have reviewed the multiple clinical manifestations and diagnostic approaches for each type of CTD-ILD, acknowledging the diversity and complexity of the disease. The importance of a multidisciplinary approach in optimizing the management of CTD-ILD is emphasized by recent therapeutic advancements, which include immunosuppressive agents, antifibrotic therapies, and newer biological agents targeting specific pathways involved in the pathogenesis. Therapeutic strategies should be customized according to the type of CTD, the extent of lung involvement, and the presence of extrapulmonary manifestations. Additionally, we aimed to provide clinical guidance, including therapeutic recommendations, for the effective management of CTD-ILD, based on patient, intervention, comparison, outcome (PICO) analysis.

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Antifibrotic TherapyConnective Tissue DiseaseInterstitial Lung Disease

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