Consensus definition of rapidly progressive interstitial lung disease: a critical unmet need to be led by pneumologists

Extract The recent European Respiratory Society (ERS)/European Alliance of Associations for Rheumatology (EULAR) clinical practice guidelines for connective tissue disease-associated interstitial lung disease (CTD-ILD) represent a commendable collaborative effort and an important step toward harmonising clinical practice and improving outcomes for patients with these complex disorders [1, 2]. We commend the authors for addressing key aspects of disease assessment and treatment. Shareable abstract The ERS/EULAR recommendations mark a significant advancement in the field of CTD-ILD. However, the establishment of a harmonised and precise definition of rapidly progressive ILD remains a critical unmet need. https://bit.ly/497SD3C