[idiopathic interstitial pneumonia].
Idiopathic interstitial pneumonias (IIPs) are a diagnostic challenge for pneumologists, radiologists and pathologists alike. The classification of IPPs is currently controversial. Pulmonary function testing is an essential component in order to establish a diagnosis and is required to guide prognosis and follow-up and monitor treatment outcome. High-resolution computed tomography is also essential for the diagnosis of IPPs and may also provide data on disease activity and prognosis.
Complejo Asistencial Universitario de León, León, España. Electronic address: ebollo@saludcastillayleon.es.
Elena
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Bollo de Miguel
José Andrés García
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Romero de Tejada
Carmen
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Juárez Morales
Francisco
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Muñiz González
D005080:Exercise Test; D006801:Humans; D054988:Idiopathic Interstitial Pneumonias / Q000145:classification / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000453:epidemiology; D008176:Lung Volume Measurements; D012129:Respiratory Function Tests; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed / Q000379:methods