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Sep 2026
Impact of time to diagnosis in patients with progressive fibrotic ILD: a systematic review
Abstract Introduction Progressive fibrosing interstitial lung diseases (PF-ILDs), including idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), are characterised by irreversible fibrosis and poor prognosis. Despite the importance of timely identification, diagnostic delays remain common. This review aimed to summarise studies reporti...
Zhong-Yi Deng, Stefan Karrasch, P. Alter et al.
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