Combined pulmonary fibrosis and emphysema

Combined pulmonary fibrosis and emphysema describes a medical syndrome involving both pulmonary fibrosis and emphysema. The combination is most commonly found in male smokers. Pulmonary function tests typically show preserved lung volume with very low transfer factor. The diagnosis is confirmed with high resolution CT scan.

Combined pulmonary fibrosis and emphysema

Combined pulmonary fibrosis and emphysema describes a medical syndrome involving both pulmonary fibrosis and emphysema. The combination is most commonly found in male smokers. Pulmonary function tests typically show preserved lung volume with very low transfer factor. The diagnosis is confirmed with high resolution CT scan.