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  • Pulmonology
  • Epidemiology
  • Clinical Research

Background:

  • Interstitial lung diseases (ILDs) encompass over 200 subtypes with varied outcomes.
  • Limited real-world data exists for ILD prevalence and characteristics in Germany.
  • Understanding ILD epidemiology is crucial for improving patient care and outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the epidemiological and clinical characteristics of ILD subtypes in Germany.
  • To analyze diagnostic and treatment patterns within a real-world patient cohort.
  • To identify factors influencing time to diagnosis for interstitial lung diseases.

Main Methods:

  • Prospective enrollment of 601 patients with diverse ILD subtypes across 32 German centers.
  • Data collection included baseline characteristics, diagnostic methods, and treatment strategies.
  • Descriptive analysis and statistical tests (Wilcoxon signed-rank sum) were employed.

Main Results:

  • Sarcoidosis (26.6%) and idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) (25.3%) were the most common ILDs.
  • Pulmonary hypertension was noted in 8.7% of patients, higher in specific ILD subtypes.
  • Multidisciplinary discussion significantly reduced diagnosis time (31.6 vs. 49.2 months).

Conclusions:

  • The EXCITING-ILD registry offers a representative overview of ILD in Germany.
  • Findings highlight ILD subtype frequencies, patient impairments, and comorbidities.
  • The study underscores the importance of multidisciplinary approaches in ILD diagnosis.