Philippe Camus, M.D.

Dijon, France

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Progression, acceleration or exacerbation of preexisting ILD/fibrosis

(Fr: aggravation d'une Pn interstitielle préexistante). The preexistinf ILD can be idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), rheumatoid lung, CTD-related or any kind of ILD/pulmonary fibrosis. Can cause acute fatal respiratory failure in 25-30% of those affected. See also Iw.

Publications

Alagha K, Secq V, Pahus L, Sofalvi T, Palot A, Bourdin A, Chanez P

We should prohibit warfarin in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.

American journal of respiratory and critical care medicine 2015 Apr 15;191;958-60 — 2015 Apr 15 — 958-60