Increased monocyte level is a risk factor for radiological progression in patients with early fibrotic interstitial lung abnormality
Background Interstitial lung abnormalities (ILA) are specific spatial patterns on computed tomography (CT) scan potentially compatible with early interstitial lung disease. A proportion will progress; management involves risk stratification and surveillance. Elevated blood monocyte levels have been...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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European Respiratory Society
2022-07-01
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Series: | ERJ Open Research |
Online Access: | http://openres.ersjournals.com/content/8/3/00226-2022.full |