Supportive care of patients with fibrosing interstitial lung disease: answering a great clinical need.
Supportive care of patients with fibrosing interstitial lung disease: answering a great clinical need.
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10.1183/20734735.0066-2020
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2020-09
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Saini G
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Goodwin AT;Saini G
The fibrosing interstitial lung diseases (F-ILDs) are a heterogeneous group, including idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), connective tissue disease-associated interstitial lung disease, hypersensitivity pneumonitis and asbestosis, among others. The common feature of all F-ILDs is the irreversible replacement of normal lung parenchyma with scar tissue, resulting in impaired gas exchange and culminating in respiratory failure. Fibrosing interstitial lung disease (F-ILD) significantly reduces quality of life. F-ILD care includes symptom management, end-of-life planning and supportive measures, as well as antifibrotics. Patients and carers should be central to all care decisions. https://bit.ly/2ZAE2Ks