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Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis in Adults: Diagnosis and Management [NICE CG163] [Updated]
Overview
Guideline covers diagnosing and managing idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis in people aged 18 and over.
This guideline offers recommendations for the diagnosis and management of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis in adults aged 18 years and older. It does not cover treatment of pulmonary hypertension or lung cancer as a complication of pulmonary fibrosis; nor does it address lung transplantation. It also does not cover pulmonary fibrosis as a complication systemic lupus erythematosis, rheumatoid arthritis, or other connective tissue disorders.
The guideline was last reviewed September 19, 2024 with no changes to recommended practice.
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Date: May 23, 2017
Contact: practice@apta.org
Content Type: CPG
Lung Conditions, Respiratory Conditions, Thoracic Conditions
Aged (65+), Middle Aged (45-64), Adult (25-44), 80 and over (80+)
National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE)
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