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Elsevier, Respiratory Medicine, (114), p. 53-60, 2016

DOI: 10.1016/j.rmed.2016.03.012

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Predictors of survival in coexistent hypersensitivity pneumonitis with autoimmune features

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Abstract

Hypersensitivity pneumonitis (HP), an immune-mediated inflammatory interstitial lung disease (ILD), can result from exposure to several well-recognized antigens. Despite antigen avoidance, progressive pulmonary fibrosis and death can occur, suggesting that additional factors may contribute to disease activity. We hypothesized that the presence of autoimmunity might impact clinical course in patients with HP. In this study, we examined an HP cohort to identify those with HP and autoimmune features (HPAF), and determine its prevalence and outcomes.