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Collagen remodeling is elevated in fibrotic hypersensitivity pneumonitis and may distinguish it from idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis

Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) and fibrotic hypersensitivity pneumonitis (fHP) are two common causes of pulmonary fibrosis. Unlike IPF, fHP is caused by a persistent immune response to an antigen. Misclassification of fHP and IPF can lead to significant delays in antifibroti...