...Susanne M. Lang Background: Although antibiotic treatment is recommended for acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (AECOPD), its value in real-world settings is still controversial. Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate the short- and long-term effects of antibiotic...

...Fotios Drakopanagiotakis; Andreas Günther Rationale: Patients with combined pulmonary fibrosis and emphysema (CPFE) may develop acute exacerbations of IPF (AE-IPF) or COPD (AE-COPD). The incidence and the characteristics of exacerbations in patients with CPFE (e.g., COPD vs IPF) have not been well...

...Fotios Drakopanagiotakis; Andreas Günther Background: Acute exacerbation (AE) is the major cause of morbidity and mortality in patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). AEs also occur in other forms of fibrosing interstitial lung disease (fILD). The clinical features and prognosis of AE...