Medscape InDiscussion: Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis Medscape

Dr Jeffrey Swigris and Susan Jacobs discuss considerations around supplemental oxygen for patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.
Relevant disclosures can be found with the episode show notes on Medscape https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/999858. The topics and discussions are planned, produced, and reviewed independently of advertisers. This podcast is intended only for US healthcare professionals.
Resources
Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF) https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/301226-overview
Summary for Clinicians: Clinical Practice Guideline on Home Oxygen Therapy for Adults With Chronic Lung Disease https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33857391/
Interstitial Lung Disease: Pathophysiology and Genetic Predisposition https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/408750
The Role of Pulmonary Rehabilitation in Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis: An Overview of Systematic Reviews https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38127914/

Drs Jeffrey Swigris and Anna Gersten discuss the importance of discussing palliative care with patients and integrating it into IPF treatment plans.
Relevant disclosures can be found with the episode show notes on Medscape https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/999859. The topics and discussions are planned, produced, and reviewed independently of advertisers. This podcast is intended only for US healthcare professionals.
Resources
Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF) https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/301226-overview
Provider Perspectives on and Access to Palliative Care for Patients With Interstitial Lung Disease https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35305969/
Interstitial Lung Disease https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/408750
The Role of Pulmonary Rehabilitation in Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis: An Overview of Systematic Reviews https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38127914/
Antifibrotic Therapy for Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis: Time to Treat https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31492155/

Drs Jeffrey Swigris and Sonye Danoff discuss connective tissue disease–related interstitial lung disease (CTD-ILD) to provide context for understanding idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.
Relevant disclosures can be found with the episode show notes on Medscape (https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/982421). The topics and discussions are planned, produced, and reviewed independently of advertisers. This podcast is intended only for US healthcare professionals.
Resources
Treatment of Connective Tissue Disease-Associated Interstitial Lung Disease: The Pulmonologist's Point of View https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5511941/
Interstitial Pneumonia With Autoimmune Features (IPAF) https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6798044/
Idiopathic Inflammatory Myopathies and Antisynthetase Syndrome: Contribution of Antisynthetase Antibodies to Improve Current Classification Criteria https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30910990/

Drs Jeffrey Swigris and Ayodeji Adegunsoye discuss fibrosing interstitial lung disease and treatment challenges for individuals with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.
Relevant disclosures can be found with the episode show notes on Medscape (https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/982422). The topics and discussions are planned, produced, and reviewed independently of advertisers. This podcast is intended only for US healthcare professionals.
Resources
Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (An Update) and Progressive Pulmonary Fibrosis in Adults: An Official ATS/ERS/JRS/ALAT Clinical Practice Guideline https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35486072/
Health-Related Quality of Life and Symptoms in Patients With IPF Treated With Nintedanib: Analyses of Patient-Reported Outcomes From the INPULSIS® Trials https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6990488/
Acute Exacerbation of Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis: A Clinical Review https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7089322/

Drs Jeffrey Swigris and Marlies Wijsenbeek discuss how to best manage care for patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis using remote monitoring to address quality-of-life concerns.
Relevant disclosures can be found with the episode show notes on Medscape (https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/982423). The topics and discussions are planned, produced, and reviewed independently of advertisers. This podcast is intended only for US healthcare professionals.
Resources
Remote Monitoring in Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis: Home Is Where the Bluetooth-Enabled Spirometer Is https://www.atsjournals.org/doi/full/10.1164/rccm.202005-1532ED
Challenges in Pulmonary Fibrosis – 1: Use of High Resolution CT Scanning of the Lung for the Evaluation of Patients With Idiopathic Interstitial Pneumonias https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2117220/
Spirometry: Step by Step https://breathe.ersjournals.com/content/8/3/232

Drs Jeffrey Swigris and Meena Kalluri discuss palliative care practices that ameliorate idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis–related symptom burden for patients and their caregivers.
Relevant disclosures can be found with the episode show notes on Medscape (https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/982424). The topics and discussions are planned, produced, and reviewed independently of advertisers. This podcast is intended only for US healthcare professionals.
Resources
Pharmacological and Nonpharmacological Interventions to Improve Symptom Control, Functional Exercise Capacity and Quality of Life in Interstitial Lung Disease: An Evidence Synthesis https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7836673/
The Multidisciplinary Approach in the Diagnosis of Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis: A Patient Case-Based Review https://err.ersjournals.com/content/24/135/69
Assessing Exertional Dyspnea in Patients With Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3951298/