RECOMMENDATIONS FOR DIAGNOSIS AND MANAGEMENT OF IDIOPATHIC PULMONARY FIBROSIS 2017
LIETUVOS PULMONOLOGŲ IR ALERGOLOGŲ DRAUGIJA, LIETUVOS RADIOLOGŲ ASOCIACIJA, LIETUVOS PATOLOGŲ DRAUGIJA
Keywords:
idiopatic pulmonary fibrosis, diagnosis, management
Abstract
Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) IPF is a specific form of chronic, progressive fibrosing interstitial pneumonia of unknown cause occurring in adults. The incidence has been rising in recent years probably due to improved diagnostic methods and increased life expectancy du to disease-modifying therapy. Novel antifibrotic drugs as nintedanib and pirfenidone that slow disease progression are now available. In current recommendations diagnostic aspects, pharmacological and non-pharmacological management of IPF are presented.
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Malakauskas K, Biekšienė K, Dobrovolskienė L, Miliauskas S, Šarauskas V, Zaveckienė J, Žemaitis M. RECOMMENDATIONS FOR DIAGNOSIS AND MANAGEMENT OF IDIOPATHIC PULMONARY FIBROSIS 2017 [Internet]. PIA 2017 Sep.;1(2):83-91.[cited 2024 May 19 ] Available from: http://pia.pulmoalerg.lt/index.php/PIA/article/view/207
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