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Diffuse Parenchymal Lung Disease
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Primary Care
How often do you monitor pulmonary function tests in patients with fibrotic lung disease?
Answer from: at Academic Institution
For IPF patients and those on IS meds, every 4 months, I obtain Spirometry and DLCO. I obtain six-minute walk tests every 4-6 months.
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3-6 months.
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3-6 months.