USMLE/COMLEX - Step 2 - Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis

USMLE/COMLEX - Step 2 - Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis Inflammation and/or fibrosis of the interstitum of the lung Medications such as amiodarone Asbestos Polymyositis/dermatomyositis Vasculitis CREST syndrome Sarcoidosis Shallow breathing Chronic nonproductive cough Dyspnea Chest x-ray is the best initial test High resolution CT scan will show honeycombing pattern indicating severe stage Pulmonary function test Biopsy is most accurate test Corticosteroids Antifibrotic agents such as pirfenidone and nintedanib Lung transplant