Follow-up and nonpharmacological management of the idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis patient

Follow-up and nonpharmacological management of the idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis patient

Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a chronic, progressive, fatal form of diffuse interstitial lung disease. Management of IPF requires an orderly approach, with regular evaluations and implementation of both pharmacological and nonpharmacological treatments. Pulmonary rehabilitation can relieve...

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Main Author: J.J. Egan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: European Respiratory Society 2011-06-01
Series:European Respiratory Review
Subjects:
Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
lung allocation score
lung transplantation
oxygen therapy
palliative care
pulmonary rehabilitation
Online Access:http://err.ersjournals.com/content/20/120/114.full.pdf+html

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