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

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