Resting and exercise physiology in interstitial lung diseases.
Interstitial lung diseases (ILDs) are a heterogeneous group of parenchymal pulmonary disorders with varying histologic appearances. Pulmonary function tests have gained a prominent role in the diagnosis and management of patients with these disorders. Although their role in the differential diagnosis of the various ILDs is limited, physiologic measurements are pivotal studies providing clues regarding disease severity, prognosis,and response to therapy.
Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Michigan, 1500 East Medical Center Drive, 3916 Taubman Center, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-0360, USA.
Vibha N
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Lama
Fernando J
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Martinez
D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005080:Exercise Test; D006646:Histiocytosis, Langerhans-Cell / Q000503:physiopathology; D006801:Humans; D017563:Lung Diseases, Interstitial / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000401:mortality / Q000503:physiopathology*; D008176:Lung Volume Measurements; D011379:Prognosis; D012129:Respiratory Function Tests; D015656:Respiratory Mechanics; D017565:Sarcoidosis, Pulmonary / Q000503:physiopathology; D045743:Scleroderma, Diffuse / Q000503:physiopathology