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Review
. 2011 Nov;28(11):986-99.
doi: 10.1007/s12325-011-0066-5.

Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis: treatment update

Oisin J O'Connell  1 , Marcus P Kennedy, Michael T Henry
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Review

Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis: treatment update

Oisin J O'Connell et al. Adv Ther. 2011 Nov.

Abstract

Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is the most common of the idiopathic interstitial pneumonias. Despite multiple recent clinical trials, there is no strong evidence supporting a survival advantage for any agent in the management of patients with IPF. The limited effectiveness of current treatment regimes has led to a search for novel therapies including antifibrotic strategies. This article reviews the evidence supporting the treatments currently used in the management of IPF.

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