Impact of Acute Exacerbation of Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis on Lung Transplant Outcomes

Acute exacerbations of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (AE-IPF) are acute, significant respiratory deteriorations in patients with IPF and can lead to increased morbidity and mortality. It remains unclear how AE-IPF impacts lung transplant (LTX) outcomes.