Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis: a clinical update.
- Resource Type
- journal article
- Authors
- Shaw, Jonathon; Marshall, Tracey; Morris, Helen; Chaudhuri, Nazia
- Source
- British Journal of General Practice; 2018, Vol. 68 Issue 670, p249-250, 2p, 1 Black and White Photograph
- Subject
- IDIOPATHIC pulmonary fibrosis
GENERAL practitioners
DISEASE prevalence
HOLISTIC medicine
DIAGNOSIS
THERAPEUTICS
- Language
- ISSN
- 09601643
The article offers information on the diagnosis and treatment of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. Topics discussed include role of general practitioners in early diagnosis due to rising incidence and prevalence; management of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis with antifibrotic therapy and holistic management; and managing adverse effects of antifibrotic medication.