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Fatigue in sarcoidosis and idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis: differences in character and severity between diseases.

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BACKGROUND Sarcoidosis and idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) are two common forms of interstitial lung disease. Fatigue is a recognised feature of sarcoidosis but an association between IPF and fatigue has not been investigated. BACKGROUND To investigate the frequency and severity of fatigue in

Pulmonary fibrosis and microscopic polyangiitis in a 75-year-old woman.

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We present a case of a 75-year-old woman who admitted in the internal medicine department for a recent onset of persisting moderate daily fever and fatigue that started 30 days prior to her hospitalization. Her past medical history is remarkable for mild pulmonary fibrosis, megaloblastic anaemia,

Physical activity and activity space in patients with pulmonary fibrosis not prescribed supplemental oxygen.

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BACKGROUND Patients with pulmonary fibrosis (PF) have impaired quality of life, and research suggests that dyspnea and physical activity are primary drivers. As PF progresses, some patients notice the disease "shrinks their worlds". The objective of this study is to describe movement (both physical

Sleep quality and associated daytime consequences in patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.

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OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to describe sleep quality and associated daytime consequences in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). METHODS Fifteen patients with IPF and 15 control subjects matched on age and anthropometric variables were included in the study. Sleep quality and its daytime

Patient confidence and quality of life in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis and sarcoidosis.

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BACKGROUND Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) and sarcoidosis impact significantly on health-related quality of life (HRQOL). There are few studies on the impact of patient confidence on HRQOL in these conditions. OBJECTIVE 1. To investigate whether patient confidence is associated with HRQOL,

Clinical case: Differential diagnosis of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.

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BACKGROUND The diagnosis of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis can be quite challenging, even after careful clinical evaluation, imaging and pathological tests. This case report intends to demonstrate and discuss these difficulties, especially those concerning the differential diagnosis with chronic

Sleep and respiratory sleep disorders in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.

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Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is an interstitial lung disease (ILD) characterized by inflammation and progressive scarring of the lung parenchyma. IPF profoundly affects the quality of life (QoL) and fatigue is a frequently disabling symptom. The cause of fatigue is not well understood but

A mixed-methods study of the Care Needs of individuals with idiopathic Pulmonary fibrosis and their carers--CaNoPy: a study protocol.

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BACKGROUND Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a progressive, life-threatening illness of unknown aetiology, with no proven pharmacological treatments. There is a limited evidence base indicating that the disease negatively affects quality of life, leading to increased dependence, restrictions on

Historical database cohort study addressing the clinical patterns prior to idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) diagnosis in UK primary care

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Objective: To explore the clinical pathways, including signs and symptoms, and symptom progression patterns preceding idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) diagnosis. Design and setting: A historical cohort study was conducted using

Efficacy and safety of pirfenidone for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.

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Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a devastating chronic fibrotic lung disease. Although the precise cause of the disease is still unknown, recent studies have shown that the pathogenesis of pulmonary fibrosis involves multiple mechanisms, with abnormal behavior of alveolar epithelial cells

Benefits of pulmonary rehabilitation in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.

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BACKGROUND Information on the benefits of pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) in patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is growing, but PR's effects on certain important outcomes is lacking. METHODS We conducted a pilot study of PR in IPF and analyzed changes in functional capacity, fatigue,

Molecular Replacement for Cancer Metabolic and Mitochondrial Dysfunction, Fatigue and the Adverse Effects of Cancer Therapy.

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During cancer treatment drug-induced oxidative stress can limit the effectiveness of therapy and cause a number of side effects such as fatigue, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea, as well as more serious adverse effects including cardiomyopathy, peripheral neuropathy, hepatotoxicity and pulmonary

Adverse events of pirfenidone for the treatment of pulmonary fibrosis: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.

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BACKGROUND Pirfenidone (PFD) is a novel antifibrotic agent approved for patients with pulmonary fibrosis. However, there are concerns regarding toxicity of the drug. In this meta-analysis, we analyzed the adverse events (AEs) of PFD for the treatment of pulmonary fibrosis. METHODS We performed a

Pirfenidone-induced severe phototoxic reaction in a patient with idiopathic lung fibrosis.

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BACKGROUND Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a progressive and lethal pulmonary disease with an estimated 5-year survival of approximately 20%. Pirfenidone is a novel orally available antifibrotic agent that reduces disease progression and improves survival of patients with IPF. The most common

Pulmonary fibrosis in youth treated with radioiodine for juvenile thyroid cancer and lung metastases after Chernobyl.

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OBJECTIVE The objective of this project was to systematically determine the prevalence and consequences of pulmonary fibrosis in youth with thyroid carcinoma and lung metastases from Belarus who were treated with radioiodine ((131)I). METHODS A total of 69 patients treated for juvenile thyroid

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