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This document discusses diffuse parenchymal lung disease (DPLD), formerly known as interstitial lung disease. DPLD is a group of diseases that primarily affect the lung parenchyma diffusely and may also involve blood vessels, airways, and pleura. Around 30-40% of cases have no clear cause. The typical presentation is progressive shortness of breath or cough for over 3 months without response to usual treatments. Diagnostic workup includes a chest x-ray, which should show abnormalities in 80% of cases, as we
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- Solomon Seth Sallfors
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- EN