Akademik Veri Yönetim Sistemi
Pulmonary Emergencies, NOVA Publications , ss.223-230, 2024
Interstitial Lung Diseases are a heterogeneous group of diseases with hundreds of different histological features with common clinical, radiological and pathological features. Interstitial Lung Diseases other than idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis also have less exacerbation frequency. Exacerbation of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis; is defined as clinical respiratory deterioration characterized by acute diffuse new alveolar abnormalities. In the clinic; fever, cough and sputum may be seen, but often an underlying infection cannot be detected. The worsening time of dyspnea is less than one month. The diagnosis of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis exacerbation is difficult and there is no definite consensus on its treatment. Mortality is very high. Therefore, triggering the exacerbation; Avoiding all kinds of surgical applications and interventional procedures, infection prevention strategies, and providing clean air conditions are important in terms of protection.