
Case 98: Acute Increased Dyspnea in Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis - First Considerations
A stepwise approach to suspected acute exacerbation in fibrosing ILDs helps in reaching a diagnosis
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A 69-years old ex-smoker presented with breathlessness in 2020.

He had UIP/IPF.
He progressed over the next 3 years.

One day in 2024, he presented with acute increased dyspnea.

Thoughts?
- Acute exacerbation
- Acute infection
- Pulmonary edema/cardiac failure?
The video below discusses this case and the final outcome.
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