Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis: an Australian perspective. Issue 6 (3rd June 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Prasad, J.; Holland, A. E.; Glaspole, I.; Westall, G.
• Is Part Of: Internal medicine journal. Volume 46:Issue 6(2016)
• Page Start: 663
• Page End: 668
• Publication Date: 2016-06-03
• Subjects: idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis -- IPF review -- IPF treatment -- IPF exacerbation -- IPF MDM -- IPF transplant; Medicine -- Periodicals; 616
• DOI: 10.1111/imj.13078
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1444-0903

Abstract

Abstract : Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis is a progressive interstitial lung disease of unknown aetiology with a dismal median survival of 3 years. Patients typically develop progressive dyspnoea and increasing exercise limitation. With a rising incidence and prevalence, an unpredictable disease course and limited treatment options, it is rapidly becoming an important public health concern. To date, lung transplantation has been the sole viable hope for treatment for those who qualify. However, the landscape of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis management is changing, with the recent emergence of novel pharmacotherapy shown to have a favourable influence on the natural history of this disease.