Conclusions
IPF
PEARLY DISEASE, DISEASE, DISEASE PROGRESSION
This large CTLS cohort study demonstrated that ILA are significantly associated with mortality, confirming results from previous studies. We also observed a clinically significant time lag in the eventual diagnosis of ILD in this population, many of whom had progressive disease including IPF. Our data suggest CTLS programs may be an ideal setting to identify early disease and provide an opportunity to design clinical trials focused on early identification and treatment aimed to prevent disease progression.