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Table 4 Tier 2 results of low, medium and high-risk variables in the presence of serial computer tomography (CT) and lung function data in pre-existing interstitial lung disease (ILD). HRCT: high resolution CT, FVC: Forced vital capacity

From: A modified Delphi exercise in physician-perceived risk factors for drug-induced pneumotoxicity in patients with rheumatological disease

Serial ILD data available

Low risk

Medium risk

High risk

Change in HRCT

No / minimal

mild

Moderate or greater

Change in lung function: FVC, % predicted

 < 5%

 ≥ 5%

 
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BMC Pulmonary Medicine

ISSN: 1471-2466

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