Advancing Prevention of Pulmonary Fibrosis

Blood, Urine, Nail, Hair, Saliva, optional Stool

SF-36, Food Frequency, Pulmonary Fibrosis Study questionnaire, COVID questionnaire

Upon enrollment, all participants will undergo single prone volumetric thoracic chest CT scan. This will be performed at full inspiration using a 64-slice CT scanner.

All recruited participants will undergo a pre-bronchodilator spirometry test and a lung diffusion capacity test, both in accordance with ATS guidelines. Exercise capacity (maximum physical exertion) will be assessed by performing a 6-minute walk test, also according to ATS guidelines.