Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis : What primary care physicians need to know

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Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a specific type of fibrosing interstitial pneumonia of unknown cause. It is usually chronic and progressive, tends to affect mainly adults over age 60, has a predilection for men, and is often fatal. The condition is still underappreciated by pulmonologists and primary care physicians. This article attempts to close that information gap by reviewing the natural course of IPF and presenting an algorithmic approach to diagnosis and treatment based on evidence-based international guidelines. New treatment options are briefly discussed, to raise awareness of new medications that target pulmonary fibrosis.

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CommentIn: Cleve Clin J Med. 2018 May;85(5):387-389. - PMID 29733780

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E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2018

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2018

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Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:85

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Cleveland Clinic journal of medicine - 85(2018), 5 vom: 20. Mai, Seite 377-386

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Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Tolle, Leslie B [VerfasserIn]
Southern, Brian D [VerfasserIn]
Culver, Daniel A [VerfasserIn]
Horowitz, Jeffrey C [VerfasserIn]

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Date Completed 20.11.2018

Date Revised 20.11.2018

published: Print

CommentIn: Cleve Clin J Med. 2018 May;85(5):387-389. - PMID 29733780

Citation Status MEDLINE

doi:

10.3949/ccjm.85a.17018

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NLM283808349