Associations between comorbidities, their treatment and survival in patients with interstitial lung diseases – a claims data analysis

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Authors

Larissa Schwarzkopf · Helmholtz Zentrum München

Sabine Witt · German Center for Lung Research

Markus Polke · German Center for Lung Research

Abstract

Our analyses suggest that comorbid conditions and their treatment profile significantly affect mortality in various ILDs. Therefore, comprehensive comorbidity assessment and management remains important in any ILD.

Topics & Keywords

Interstitial Lung Diseases and Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis Eosinophilic Esophagitis Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Research

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Respiratory Research

Volume 19, Issue 1, pp. 73-73

DOI: 10.1186/s12931-018-0769-0

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