Review
Clinical characteristics of combined pulmonary fibrosis and emphysema
Wenjiao Jiang, Chunlei Shao, Linna Jiang, Hongmei Yue
Published 2019-04-20
Cite as Int J Respir, 2019, 39(8): 622-627. DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.issn.1673-436X.2019.08.014
Abstract
Combined pulmonary fibrosis and emphysema (CPFE) is currently considered to be independent disease that is apart from either emphysema or pulmonary fibrosis alone.At present, there are no clear diagnostic criteria for CPFE at home and abroad.CPFE is characterized by lower lobe fibrosis and upper lobe emphysema on chest high resolution computed tomography scans.CPFE is often associated with pulmonary hypertension, lung cancer, etc., and the prognosis is poor.It is reported that the median survival time is only 2.1-8.5 years, and there is currently no effective treatment and management.This article reviews the possible pathogenesis, clinical manifestations, pulmonary function characteristics, complications, clinical treatment and related prognosis of CPFE, in order to provide relevant bases for clinical diagnosis and treatment of CPFE.
Key words:
Pulmonary fibrosis; Lung diseases, interstitial; Pulmonary emphysema; Clinical features
Contributor Information
Wenjiao Jiang
Department of Respiratory Medicine, the First Clinical Hospital of Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China
Chunlei Shao
Linna Jiang
Hongmei Yue