Acute exacerbation of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis after inhalation of a water repellent
The natural course of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is unpredictable at the time of diagnosis. Some patients may experience episodes of acute respiratory worsening that have been termed acute exacerbations. A 58-year-old male was admitted to our Emergency Department due to progressive and inte...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Nofer Institute of Occupational Medicine
2015-08-01
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Series: | International Journal of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health |
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Online Access: | http://ijomeh.eu/Acute-exacerbation-of-idiopathic-pulmonary-fibrosis-after-inhalation-of-a-water-repellent,2431,0,2.html |