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Although it can’t change the pathology of IPF, oxygen therapy can prevent the problems related to dyspnea and tissue hypoxia in the early stages of the disease process. The patient may require little or no supplemental oxygen while at rest initially, but he’ll need more as the disease progresses and during exertion.
No known cure exists. Corticosteroids and cytotoxic drugs may be given to suppress inflammation but are usually unsuccessful. Recently, interferon-gamma-1B has shown some promise in treating the disease.
Lung transplantation may be successful for younger, otherwise healthy individuals.
Source: Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition), 2005
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