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Have you adopted the use of low dose morphine for treatment of cough in patients with IPF?

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Pulmonology · Case Western Reserve University/ University Hospitals

Yes, I selectively use low-dose morphine for the treatment of chronic cough (lasting more than 8 weeks) in certain patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF).

This includes individuals who demonstrate somewhat preserved lung function (specifically, a forced vital capacity [FVC] of 45% or more ...

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