[Evaluation of remaining performance capacity in patients with alveolitis and pulmonary fibrosis].

In patients with alveolitis or interstitial fibrosis of the lungs reduction of physical work capacity is the consequence of cardiopulmonary functional impairment. On the basis of the results of the evaluation of investigation in 493 patients with alveolitis and fibrosis a decision matrix for quantifying different degrees of impairment is recommended.