From life threatening to chronic connective tissue disease-associated interstitial lung disease (CTD-ILD): all you need to know
Expert viewAims: To evaluate interstitial lung disease associated with connective tissue disease (CTD-ILD) as a major cause of morbidity and mortality; to describe the complex management of these diseases, based on their presentations and patterns, their uncertain disease course and their high morbidity and mortality rates; to review the management of life-threatening acute and subacute CTD/ILD, including medical and ICU management; to describe the treatment of patients with chronically progressive CTD-ILD , including the results of recent and ongoing trials and a suggested approach to management decisions; and to compare and contrast key issues on the management of acute vs. chronic CTD-ILD.