International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR)

International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR)
Call for Papers | Fully Refereed | Open Access | Double Blind Peer Reviewed

ISSN: 2319-7064


Downloads: 122

Research Paper | Medicine Science | Saudi Arabia | Volume 4 Issue 5, May 2015


Prevalence of Diffuse Parenchymal Lung Disease (DPLD) and Associated Fibrosis in Northern Saudi Arabia

Hussain Gadelkarim Ahmed [8] | Thamer Awadh S. Alanazi | Hussam Ali A. Anazi | Abdulaziz Fahad A. Alfaraj | Fahad Mubarak F. Alshammary | Khaled Abdullaziz Alsunidy | Kheder Mohamed Altayep


Abstract: Background Diffuse parenchymal lung diseases (DPLD) is a wide spread disorders including occupational or environmental exposure, therefore, the objective of this study was to estimate the prevalence of DPLD in Northern KSA. Methodology In this study clinical, imaging and laboratory parameters were obtained from 60 patients diagnosed with DPLD in the Pulmonary Medicine Department at King Khalid Hospital. Results Of the 60 patients, DPLD was Identified in 17/60 (28.3 %) patients of whom 16/17 (94 %) were idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) with and 1/17 (6 %) with extrinsic allergic alveolitis (EAA). Conclusion DPLP is prevalent in Northern KSA. Further investigation in regard to etiology are urgently required.


Keywords: Diffuse parenchymal lung disease, Saudi Arabia, idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis


Edition: Volume 4 Issue 5, May 2015,


Pages: 1380 - 1382


How to Download this Article?

You Need to Register Your Email Address Before You Can Download the Article PDF


How to Cite this Article?

Hussain Gadelkarim Ahmed, Thamer Awadh S. Alanazi, Hussam Ali A. Anazi, Abdulaziz Fahad A. Alfaraj, Fahad Mubarak F. Alshammary, Khaled Abdullaziz Alsunidy, Kheder Mohamed Altayep, "Prevalence of Diffuse Parenchymal Lung Disease (DPLD) and Associated Fibrosis in Northern Saudi Arabia", International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Volume 4 Issue 5, May 2015, pp. 1380-1382, https://www.ijsr.net/get_abstract.php?paper_id=SUB154451

Similar Articles with Keyword 'Saudi Arabia'

Downloads: 84

Research Proposals or Synopsis, Medicine Science, Saudi Arabia, Volume 5 Issue 12, December 2016

Pages: 2052 - 2056

Review of the Level of Awareness Towards Occupational Injury among Restorative Staff at Selected Dental Clinics, Saudi Arabia

Dr. Duaa Adil Sharaf Sharaf

Share this Article

Downloads: 88

Research Paper, Medicine Science, Saudi Arabia, Volume 6 Issue 2, February 2017

Pages: 1230 - 1234

Critical Review of the Level of Perspectives Towards Work Risks among Health Care Providers

Assistant Prof. Manal Amer [2] | Dr. Ahmed Fahad Jayar | Dr. Mohammed Saud Aljohani

Share this Article
Top