Prognostic Significance of Obstructive Sleep Apnea in a Population of Subjects with Interstitial Lung Diseases.

Introduction: Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is often observed in subjects with interstitial lung disease (ILD). It may have a negative impact on the course of ILD, but its prognostic significance in relation to other known indicators of poor outcome is unclear.

Methods: After a detailed work-up, including overnight unattended type III polygraphy, all subjects newly diagnosed with ILDs referred to our clinics were followed-up for at least 1.

Acute exacerbation of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis after inhalation of a water repellent.

The natural course of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is unpredictable at the time of diagnosis. Some patients may experience episodes of acute respiratory worsening that have been termed acute exacerbations. A 58-year-old male was admitted to our Emergency Department due to progressive and intense dyspnea and dry cough after accidental inhalation of waterproof's vapor containing siloxanes.

Quality of life, anxiety and depression in sarcoidosis.

Objectives: This study sought to evaluate the quality of life and the presence of psychiatric disorders in patients with sarcoidosis.

Methods: Data were collected from 80 consecutive outpatients with sarcoidosis presenting to the Sarcoidosis Center of the Respiratory Diseases Division at the University of Siena, Italy.

Results: Forty-four percent of the subjects endorsed at least one psychiatric DSM-IV axis I diagnosis.