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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Main Authors: David Bennett, Elena Bargagli, Rosa Metella Refini, Maria Grazia Pieroni, Antonella Fossi, Riccardo Romeo, Luca Volterrani, Maria Antonietta Mazzei, Paola Rottoli
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nofer Institute of Occupational Medicine 2015-08-01
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