Which of the following is true regarding idiopathic non-specific interstitial pneumonia?
NSIP is a subacute restrictive process Occurs at a younger age Most commonly in women who have never smoked Good prognosis, with most showing improvement after treatment with Glucocoicoids in combination with Azathioprine HRCT :- shows bilateral, subpleural ground-glass opacities, often associated with lower lobe volume loss, areas of consolidation and reticular abnormalities may be present, but honeycombing is unusual.
Honeycombing is seen on CT
Male predominant with smoking history
Occurs at elderly age
Good prognosis with most showing improvement after treatment
Respiratory System