Secondary Outcome(s)
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Shortness of breath measured by San Diego Dyspnea Score
[Time Frame: 1 year]
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Alveolar-arterial oxygen concentration gradient (A-aDO2)
[Time Frame: 1 year]
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Parenchymal lung density determined by quantitative computed tomography (CT) densitometry
[Time Frame: 1 year]
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Quality of Life measured by SF-36
[Time Frame: 1 year]
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Minimum SpO2 during a standardized treadmill exercise test
[Time Frame: 1 year]
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DLCO (Diffusion capacity of the lung for carbon monoxide)
[Time Frame: 1 year]
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PaO2
[Time Frame: 1 year]
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Time during a standardized treadmill exercise test required for SpO2 to fall below 88% (or discontinuance of testing due to dyspnea)
[Time Frame: 1 year]
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Quality of Life measured by St. George's Respiratory Questionnaire
[Time Frame: 1 year]
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