Fast Five Quiz: Interstitial Nonidiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis Management

Setu K. Patolia, MD, MPH

February 12, 2021

International guidelines strongly recommend the long-term use of supplemental oxygen for patients with IPF and clinically significant resting hypoxemia (SaO₂ ≤ 88% or PaO₂< 55 mm Hg while breathing room air either at rest or upon exertion). Although there is no recommendation for patients with exertional hypoxemia, oxygen therapy may help these patients increase exercise capacity.

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Fast Five Quiz: Interstitial Nonidiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis Management

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