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What Is The Medication For Idiopathic Lung Fibrosis?

my mother has ILD idiopathic lung fibrosis aged 60yrs,she underwent stem cell (where fat cell was removed and transfused thru IVF though her oxygen in body has slightly bettered it is now 95% she has frequent infections and coughing she is not 100% oxygen dependent and can walk few minutes without panting
Tue, 24 May 2016
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Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Honestly speaking, IPF (idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis) is considered as orphan disease. No curative treatment is available.
Despite of treatment, IPF is progressive in nature.
Oxygen treatment is best for IPF.
Along with oxygen, following things should be done for better outcomes.
1. Start perfinodone. This is newer anti fibrotic agent specifically used for early IPF. No sure about effectiveness in late IPF.
2. N Acetyl Cysteine (NAC) has a role as pulmonary antioxidant. This will tell reduce inflammation in lungs.
3. Adult pulmonary vaccines like pneumococcal and influenza toh prevent recurrent infection.
4. Enroll in pulmonary rehabilitation center where chest physiotherapy and deep breathing exercises are done. This will improve lung functions.
So consult pulmonologist and discuss about these treatment options.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to your mother. Thanks.
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What Is The Medication For Idiopathic Lung Fibrosis?

Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. Honestly speaking, IPF (idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis) is considered as orphan disease. No curative treatment is available. Despite of treatment, IPF is progressive in nature. Oxygen treatment is best for IPF. Along with oxygen, following things should be done for better outcomes. 1. Start perfinodone. This is newer anti fibrotic agent specifically used for early IPF. No sure about effectiveness in late IPF. 2. N Acetyl Cysteine (NAC) has a role as pulmonary antioxidant. This will tell reduce inflammation in lungs. 3. Adult pulmonary vaccines like pneumococcal and influenza toh prevent recurrent infection. 4. Enroll in pulmonary rehabilitation center where chest physiotherapy and deep breathing exercises are done. This will improve lung functions. So consult pulmonologist and discuss about these treatment options. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to your mother. Thanks.