Interstitial lung diseases (ILDs) are a heterogeneous group of diseases (i.e. idiopathic interstitial pneumonias, autoimmune ILDs, environmental exposure-related ILDs, sarcoidosis) but share several common clinical and pathophysiological features [1, 2]. ILDs are associated with significant morbidity, mortality and increased financial burden [3, 4]. Interstitial lung diseases (ILDs) are a significant contributor to disability and deaths in the USA. The prevalence and deaths from ILDs have increased but when adjusted for age, have been stable since 2010. https://bit.ly/3IDlZrg
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