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Which of the following is true regarding idiopathic non-specific interstitial pneumonia?

A
Honeycombing is seen on CT
B
Male predominant with smoking history
C
Occurs at elderly age
D
Good prognosis with most showing improvement after treatment
High-Yield Explanation
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.

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