Cryptogenic fibrosing alveolitis: diagnosis and treatment.
Cryptogenic fibrosing alveolitis is increasingly common, and often affects elderly males. High resolution computed tomography is the optimum means of diagnosis. Most patients try steroids but only 10-20% show an objective response. Alternative medical treatment is available, but the results are poor. Single lung transplantation may be offered to suitable patients with life-threatening disease.
North West Lung Centre, Manchester.
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Egan
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Hasleton
D016572:Cyclosporine / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005938:Glucocorticoids / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D008168:Lung / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D011239:Prednisolone / Q000627:therapeutic use; D011658:Pulmonary Fibrosis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy*; D011859:Radiography
D005938:Glucocorticoids; D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents; D016572:Cyclosporine; D011239:Prednisolone