Medical Research Council dyspnea scale does not relate to fibroblast foci profusion in IPF

• Main Authors: Kagouridis Konstantinos (Author), Kolilekas Likurgos F (Author), Magkou Christina (Author), Sotiropoulou Christina (Author), Manali Effrosyni D (Author), Triantafillidou Christina (Author), Rontogianni Dimitra (Author), Papiris Spyros A (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2011-04-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>In Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) irreversibly progressive fibrosing parenchymal damage, leads to defects in mechanics and gas exchange, manifesting with disabling exertional dyspnea. Previous studies have shown a relationship b...