Genetic susceptibility and pulmonary fibrosis
SK Mathai, DA Schwartz, LA Warg - Current opinion in pulmonary …, 2014 - journals.lww.com
SK Mathai, DA Schwartz, LA Warg
Current opinion in pulmonary medicine, 2014•journals.lww.comThe inherited risk for pulmonary fibrosis is substantial, and recent data suggest that genetic
risk for familial and sporadic forms of the disease are similar. Further characterizing this
genetic risk will influence clinical practice in terms of categorization, diagnosis, and
screening of individuals for this disease.
risk for familial and sporadic forms of the disease are similar. Further characterizing this
genetic risk will influence clinical practice in terms of categorization, diagnosis, and
screening of individuals for this disease.
Summary
The inherited risk for pulmonary fibrosis is substantial, and recent data suggest that genetic risk for familial and sporadic forms of the disease are similar. Further characterizing this genetic risk will influence clinical practice in terms of categorization, diagnosis, and screening of individuals for this disease.
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