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ArticleTuberculosis and respiratory diseases2025

Korean Guidelines for Diagnosis and Management of Interstitial Lung Diseases.

Chul Park, Yoomi Yeo, A La Woo, Jung Wan Yoo, Goohyeon Hong, Jong Wook Shin, Sung Woo Park

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Chul ParkDivision of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Ulsan University Hospital, Ulsan, Republic of Korea.
Yoomi YeoDivision of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Hanyang University Guri Hospital, Hanyang University College of Medicine, Guri, Republic of Korea.
A La WooDivision of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
Jung Wan YooDivision of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Gyeongsang National University Hospital, Gyeongsang National University College of Medicine, Jinju, Republic of Korea.
Goohyeon HongDivision of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Dongguk University Gyeongju Hospital, Dongguk University College of Medicine, Gyeongju, Republic of Korea.
Jong Wook ShinDepartment of Internal Medicine, Chung-Ang University Hospital, Chung-Ang University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
Sung Woo ParkDivision of Allergy and Respiratory Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Soonchunhyang University Bucheon Hospital, Bucheon, Republic of Korea.

Funding

Ministry of Science and ICTNational Research Foundation of Korea RS-2023-00274884
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Interstitial lung disease (ILD) comprises a heterogeneous group of disorders characterized by interstitial compartment proliferation, inflammatory infiltration, and potential fibrosis with abnormal collagen deposition. Diagnosis requires a multidisciplinary consensus integrating clinical, radiological, and pathological findings. Idiopathic interstitial pneumonia (IIP) includes idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), idiopathic nonspecific interstitial pneumonia, desquamative interstitial pneumonia, acute interstitial pneumonia, and respiratory bronchiolitis-ILD, each exhibiting distinct prognostic and therapeutic implications. Some non-IPF ILDs progress despite standard treatment, classified as progressive fibrosing-ILD or progressive pulmonary fibrosis (PPF), diagnosed by worsening symptoms, physiological decline, and radiological progression. Nintedanib is conditionally recommended for refractory PPF cases. Combined pulmonary fibrosis and emphysema is characterized by upper-lobe predominant emphysema and lower-lobe fibrosis, frequently complicated by pulmonary hypertension and lung cancer. Interstitial lung abnormality, observed in both smokers and the general population, is associated with increased mortality and disease risk, warranting further research. Despite advancements, refinement in classification, diagnostic criteria, and therapeutic strategies remains crucial for improving patient outcomes.

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Combined Pulmonary Fibrosis and EmphysemaIdiopathic Interstitial PneumoniaIdiopathic Pulmonary FibrosisInterstitial Lung DiseaseProgressive Pulmonary FibrosisPulmonary EmphysemaPulmonary Fibrosis

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PMCPMC12488355

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