[2018 Chinese expert-based consensus statement regarding the diagnosis and treatment of interstitial lung disease associated with connective tissue diseases].

To establish the experts consensus on diagnosis and treatment of interstitial lung disease (ILD) associated with connective tissue diseases (CTDs). A multidisciplinary consensus development panel was established. The panel of consensus was composed of 41 experts in rheumatology, pulmonology, radiology, most of whom were members of Group of Pulmonary Vascular and Interstitial Diseases Associated with Rheumatic Diseases. The consensus development panel developed 3 major principles and 7 recommendations for the diagnosis and treatment of ILD associated with CTDs. The consensus covered the early screening, diagnosing, disease monitoring and assessing, immunosuppressive and anti-fibrotic therapy with a treat-to-target approach. This consensus was intended to facilitate the decision-making and standardize the care of ILD associated with CTDs in China.