A. Pezzuto, A. Tammaro, G. Salerno, M. Borro, E. Carico
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Abstract
Smoking is the most significant avoidable risk factor. Responsible for a wide range of diseases such as cardiovascular diseases and acute or chronic respiratory diseases.
It is frequently associated with interstitial pulmonary diseases and notably, it can be a cause of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.
In this report, lung nodules and idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis were presented in a heavy smoker.