Identification and Remediation of Environmental Exposures in Patients With Interstitial Lung Disease : Evidence Review and Practical Considerations

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A relationship between inhalational exposure to materials in the environment and development of interstitial lung disease (ILD) is long recognized. Hypersensitivity pneumonitis is an environmentally -induced diffuse parenchymal lung disease. In addition to hypersensitivity pneumonitis, domestic and occupational exposures have been shown to influence onset and progression of other ILDs, including idiopathic interstitial pneumonias such as idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. A key component of the clinical evaluation of patients presenting with ILD includes elucidation of a complete exposure history, which may influence diagnostic classification of the ILD as well as its management. Currently, there is no standardized approach to environmental evaluation or remediation of potentially harmful exposures in home or workplace environments for patients with ILD. This review discusses evidence for environmental contributions to ILD pathogenesis and draws on asthma and occupational medicine literature to frame the potential utility of a professional evaluation for environmental factors contributing to the development and progression of ILD. Although several reports suggest benefits of environmental assessment for those with asthma or certain occupational exposures, lack of information about benefits in broader populations may limit application. Determining the feasibility, long-term outcomes, and cost-effectiveness of environmental evaluation and remediation in acute and chronic ILDs should be a focus of future research.

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E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2021

Erschienen:

2021

Enthalten in:

Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:160

Enthalten in:

Chest - 160(2021), 1 vom: 15. Juli, Seite 219-230

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Copeland, Carla R [VerfasserIn]
Collins, Bridget F [VerfasserIn]
Salisbury, Margaret L [VerfasserIn]

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Themen:

Environmental lung disease
Hypersensitivity pneumonitis
Journal Article
Pulmonary fibrosis
Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
Review

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Date Completed 25.11.2021

Date Revised 16.07.2022

published: Print-Electronic

Citation Status MEDLINE

doi:

10.1016/j.chest.2021.02.021

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PPN (Katalog-ID):

NLM321682092