Table 1.
Disease severity staging of IPF according to the Japanese Respiratory Society Guidelines.
STAGE | PaO2 AT REST | SpO2 DURING SIX-MINUTE WALK TEST |
---|---|---|
I | ≥80 Torr | – |
II | ≥70 Torr and <80 Torr | If <90%, classified as stage III |
III | ≥60 Torr and <70 Torr | If <90%, classified as stage IV |
IV | <60 Torr | – |
Abbreviations: IPF, idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis; PaO2, partial pressure arterial oxygen; SpO2, oxygen saturation as measured using pulse oximeter.