Predictors of Disease Progression in Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis Under Antifibrotic Therapy: A Retrospective Study
Lower %PEF and %TLC may predict poorer response to antifibrotics in IPF. These readily available PFT indices could serve as practical markers for risk stratification and early intervention. Prospective, multicenter studies are warranted to confirm predictive value.
Authors
- Tomoo Kishaba (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3335-5409)
- Hiroaki Nagano
- Mariko Higa
Institutions
- Okinawa Prefectural Chubu Hospital (JP)
- Okinawa Prefecture (JP)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Cureus
- Published
- 2025-12-22
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.99813
- Primary Topic
- Interstitial Lung Diseases and Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00