Table 1 Frequent comorbidities and medical conditions in IPF patients
Pulmonary | Extrapulmonary |
|---|---|
Pulmonary arterial hypertension | Coronary artery disease |
Emphysema | Anxiety and depression |
Obstructive sleep apnoea | Deconditioning & sarcopenia |
Lung cancer | Osteoporosis and bone fractures |
Venous thromboembolism | Diabetes mellitus and hypothyroidism |
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease | Gastro-oesophageal reflux |