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Emerging Evidence on Lung Ultrasound for RA-ILD Detection and Need for Standardised Protocols

Emerging evidence suggests lung ultrasound may detect rheumatoid arthritis-associated ILD; calls for standardised protocols and consideration in future guidelines.

Published: 02 Apr 2026, 07:18 am (UTC)
Updated: 02 Apr 2026, 07:18 am (UTC)
Specialty: Critical Care
Source: European Respiratory Journal

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Extract We have read with great interest the European Respiratory Society (ERS)/European Alliance of Associations for Rheumatology (EULAR) clinical practice guidelines for connective tissue disease-associated interstitial lung disease (CTD-ILD), which are commendable for providing evidence-based recommendations on the management of screening, diagnosis and treatment of patients with CTD-ILD and rheumatoid arthritis-associated ILD (RA-ILD) [1].

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European Respiratory Journal published a clinical update in Critical Care on 02 Apr 2026. The item focuses on Emerging prospective evidence shows that lung ultrasound can reliably detect rheumatoid arthritis-associated ILD: need for standardised protocols and consideration in future guidelines. Review the original article for the full source wording and details.

Original source: http://erj.ersjournals.com/cgi/content/short/67/4/2502006?rss=1