Abstract:Background Patients with Progressive Idiopathic Fibrotic Interstitial Lung Diseases (PIF-ILD) such as idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis have a short disease trajectory and have a similar prognosis to lung cancer patients. They have clear symptom control and quality of life (Qol) needs. The objective of this review was to evaluate the evidence for the use of pharmacological and non-pharmacological methods in improving dyspnoea, other symptoms and Qol for patients with PIF-ILD. In addition we assessed the use of out… Show more
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