IPF idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis

• related: ILD Interstitial Lung Disease or Diffuse Parenchymal Lung Disease
• tags: #pulmonology #literature

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• No data to support use of prednisone for treatment of IPF
• OFEV slows progression and improves survival for IPF
  • Monitor liver function when starting OFEV with monthly CMP for 3 months

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• ILD Interstitial Lung Disease or Diffuse Parenchymal Lung Disease
  • idiopathic chronic fibrosing: IPF idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, idiopathic NSIP