Table 1 Table represents final diagnosis in IPF patients admitted with acute respiratory failure. Two most common final diagnosis were AEX-IPF and pulmonary infection
Final diagnosis | |
|---|---|
AEX-IPF | 47 |
Pulmonary infection | 14 |
IPF progression | 5 |
Acute CHF | 2 |
NSIP flare | 2 |
Hypoglycemia and respiratory failure | 1 |
COPD exacerbation | 1 |
Pulmonary embolism | 1 |
Transtracheal oxygen catheter related problem | 1 |
Pneumomediastinum | 1 |
Ischemic heart disease | 1 |
Bronchogenic carcinoma | 1 |
Total number of cases | 77 |