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Pulmonary injury in inflammatory bowel disease: intestinal barrier disruption, gut–lung axis remodeling, and treatment-related lung toxicity

Source: Frontiers - Health • Published: 14 Jul 2026, 00:00

Pulmonary injury in inflammatory bowel disease: intestinal barrier disruption, gut–lung axis remodeling, and treatment-related lung toxicity

Survey of pulmonary complications linked to inflammatory bowel disease, focusing on gut–lung axis remodeling and diagnostic challenges.

Key Takeaways
  • It can present as subclinical pulmonary function abnormalities
  • Incidence and prevalence of IBD have continued to rise worldwide
  • Approximately a quarter of EIM may precede classic gastrointestinal complaints
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