A case report on pulmonary fibro-emphysema: an incorrectly framed case

Abstract

This case report describes the combination of pulmonary fibrosis and emphysema (CPFE) as a possible new addition to the growing list of smoking-related lung diseases, which are characterised by the coexistence of usual interstitial pneumonia (UIP) or non-specific interstitial pneumonia (NSIP) with emphysema in tobacco smokers.

Keywords

• copd
• spirometry
• therapy