19th May 2025

Mr Green, a 63-year-old patient, is admitted after presenting to the emergency department with a 3-week history of progressive dyspnoea.

Mr Green, a 63-year-old patient, is admitted after presenting to the emergency department with a 3-week history of progressive dyspnoea. His chest x-ray showed bilateral pulmonary infiltrates. He is noted to have been on long-term (5 years) treatment with amiodarone. Drug-induced lung injury is suspected. Which of the following options is false regarding drug-induced interstitial lung disease? 

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.