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Do all patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis warrant a trial of therapeutic intervention? A pro-con perspective.

Do all patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis warrant a trial of therapeutic intervention? A pro-con perspective.

Authors :
Moodley Y
Corte T
Richeldi L
King TE Jr
Source :
Respirology (Carlton, Vic.) [Respirology] 2015 Apr; Vol. 20 (3), pp. 389-94. Date of Electronic Publication: 2015 Feb 26.
Publication Year :
2015

Abstract

Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is an incurable condition that is characterized by progressive pulmonary fibrosis, architectural distortion of the lung and loss of gas exchange units. Until recently, there was no effective treatment for this condition. However, there were two landmark trials published earlier this year, which have changed the management of this condition. Pirfenidone (Assessment of Pirfenidone to Confirm Efficacy and Safety in Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis trial) and nintedanib (Efficacy and Safety of Nintedanib in Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis-1 and -2 trials) have both demonstrated positive outcomes in patients with IPF. In this perspective, we critically discuss the role of these agents in IPF and in the broader pulmonary fibrosis population.<br /> (© 2015 Asian Pacific Society of Respirology.)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1440-1843
Volume :
20
Issue :
3
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Respirology (Carlton, Vic.)
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
25727967
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1111/resp.12484