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Treatment Options for IPF
| What is IPF? l Causes l Symptoms l Progression l Diagnosis l Prevalence & Risk Factors l Treatment l Patient Actions l More Information |
Currently, treatments for IPF can improve symptoms and slow the progression of the disease. As yet there is no known cure. Standard treatments are:
- Use of an anti-inflammatory corticosteroid
- Suppression of the body's immune system with pharmaceuticals
As the disease becomes more serious, supplemental oxygen therapy may be required. In some cases, when impairment is severe, lung transplant may be considered.