Myositis (PM/DM) - Management
MANAGEMENT
Immunosuppressants:9
Although there are no currently approved therapies, corticosteroids or steroid-sparing immunosuppressants are often used empirically to treat PM/DM-ILD.
Lung Transplantation:9,12
Typically used as a life-saving approach in patients with end-stage PM/DM-ILD disease.
Supportive Care:13
- Treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
- Pulmonary rehabilitation
- Oxygen
- Vaccinations