Idiopathic Nonspecific Interstitial Pneumonia

MANAGEMENT

DISEASE AND SYMPTOM MANAGEMENT

Steroids and Immunosuppressants

  • Although there are no currently approved therapies, steroids and immunosuppressants are often used empirically to treat idiopathic NSIP 

Lung Transplantation

  • Should be recommended in patients with progressive disease

Supportive Care

  • Oxygen therapy
  • Pulmonary rehabilitation
  • Careful observation sufficient in mild or stable cases

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