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What is your approach to managing ILD associated with inflammatory bowel disease?

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Pulmonology · Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals
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We must first convince ourselves that the "ILD" relates to the underlying IBD. Patients may be on an immunomodulating regimen that increases the risk of opportunistic infections. The regimen itself may cause diffuse pneumonitis. Environmental/occupational exposures may also play a role. Armed with c...

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Pulmonology · University of Colorado Hospital
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We co-manage with GI and Rheumatology.

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