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This research focuses on defining rapidly progressive interstitial lung disease to enhance clinical understanding and management.

April 4, 2026

Consensus definition of rapidly progressive interstitial lung disease: a critical unmet need to be led by pneumologists

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This research focuses on defining rapidly progressive interstitial lung disease to enhance clinical understanding and management.
Review of clinical practice guidelines from the ERS and EULAR
Collaborative evaluation of disease assessment and treatment strategies
Analysis of current practices for managing CTD-ILD
Guidelines represent a significant effort toward standardizing care in CTD-ILD
Key aspects identified for improving patient outcomes
Emphasis on the need for clear definitions and treatment protocols

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Extract The recent European Respiratory Society (ERS)/European Alliance of Associations for Rheumatology (EULAR) clinical practice guidelines for connective tissue disease-associated interstitial lung disease (CTD-ILD) represent a commendable collaborative effort and an important step toward harmonising clinical practice and improving outcomes for patients with these complex disorders 1, 2. We commend the authors for addressing key aspects of disease assessment and treatment.

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Consensus definition of rapidly progressive interstitial lung disease: a critical unmet need to be led by pneumologists

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