• S1 Episode 1: Connective Tissue Disease-Interstitial Lung Disease
    Apr 4 2023

    Drs Jeffrey Swigris and Sonye Danoff discuss connective tissue disease–related interstitial lung disease (CTD-ILD) to provide context for understanding idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.

    Relevant disclosures can be found with the episode show notes on Medscape (https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/982421). The topics and discussions are planned, produced, and reviewed independently of advertisers. This podcast is intended only for US healthcare professionals.

    Resources

    Treatment of Connective Tissue Disease-Associated Interstitial Lung Disease: The Pulmonologist's Point of View https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5511941/

    Interstitial Pneumonia With Autoimmune Features (IPAF) https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6798044/

    Idiopathic Inflammatory Myopathies and Antisynthetase Syndrome: Contribution of Antisynthetase Antibodies to Improve Current Classification Criteria https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30910990/

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    23 mins
  • S1 Episode 2: Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis: Who Gets an Antifibrotic?
    Apr 4 2023

    Drs Jeffrey Swigris and Ayodeji Adegunsoye discuss fibrosing interstitial lung disease and treatment challenges for individuals with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.

    Relevant disclosures can be found with the episode show notes on Medscape (https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/982422). The topics and discussions are planned, produced, and reviewed independently of advertisers. This podcast is intended only for US healthcare professionals.

    Resources

    Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (An Update) and Progressive Pulmonary Fibrosis in Adults: An Official ATS/ERS/JRS/ALAT Clinical Practice Guideline https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35486072/

    Health-Related Quality of Life and Symptoms in Patients With IPF Treated With Nintedanib: Analyses of Patient-Reported Outcomes From the INPULSIS® Trials https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6990488/

    Acute Exacerbation of Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis: A Clinical Review https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7089322/

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    24 mins
  • S1 Episode 3: Artful Telemedicine in Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis Care
    May 4 2023

    Drs Jeffrey Swigris and Marlies Wijsenbeek discuss how to best manage care for patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis using remote monitoring to address quality-of-life concerns.

    Relevant disclosures can be found with the episode show notes on Medscape (https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/982423). The topics and discussions are planned, produced, and reviewed independently of advertisers. This podcast is intended only for US healthcare professionals.

    Resources

    Remote Monitoring in Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis: Home Is Where the Bluetooth-Enabled Spirometer Is https://www.atsjournals.org/doi/full/10.1164/rccm.202005-1532ED

    Challenges in Pulmonary Fibrosis – 1: Use of High Resolution CT Scanning of the Lung for the Evaluation of Patients With Idiopathic Interstitial Pneumonias https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2117220/

    Spirometry: Step by Step https://breathe.ersjournals.com/content/8/3/232

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    20 mins
  • S1 Episode 4: How to Cut IPF Symptom Distress
    Jun 7 2023

    Drs Jeffrey Swigris and Meena Kalluri discuss palliative care practices that ameliorate idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis–related symptom burden for patients and their caregivers.

    Relevant disclosures can be found with the episode show notes on Medscape (https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/982424). The topics and discussions are planned, produced, and reviewed independently of advertisers. This podcast is intended only for US healthcare professionals.

    Resources

    Pharmacological and Nonpharmacological Interventions to Improve Symptom Control, Functional Exercise Capacity and Quality of Life in Interstitial Lung Disease: An Evidence Synthesis https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7836673/

    The Multidisciplinary Approach in the Diagnosis of Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis: A Patient Case-Based Review https://err.ersjournals.com/content/24/135/69

    Assessing Exertional Dyspnea in Patients With Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3951298/

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    24 mins
  • S1 Episode 5: Oxygen and Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis: The Experts Advise
    Jul 5 2023

    Dr Jeffrey J. Swigris and Professor Anne Holland discuss the finer points of oxygen therapy for patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.

    Relevant disclosures can be found with the episode show notes on Medscape (https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/982425). The topics and discussions are planned, produced, and reviewed independently of advertisers. This podcast is intended only for US healthcare professionals.

    Resources

    Home Oxygen Therapy for Adults With Chronic Lung Disease: An Official ATS Clinical Practice Guideline Implementation Tools https://www.thoracic.org/statements/guideline-implementation-tools/home-oxygen-therapy-for-adults.php

    The King's Brief Interstitial Lung Disease (KBILD) Questionnaire: An Updated Minimal Clinically Important Difference https://bmjopenrespres.bmj.com/content/6/1/e000363

    Ambulatory Oxygen for Treatment of Exertional Hypoxaemia in Pulmonary Fibrosis (PFOX Trial): A Randomised Controlled Trial https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7737108/

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    25 mins
  • S1 Episode 6: Now Unfolding: The Future of Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
    Aug 2 2023

    In this podcast, Drs Jeffrey Swigris and Toby Maher discuss the future of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. Find out where we're headed regarding diagnostic and treatment innovations on the near horizon.

    Relevant disclosures can be found with the episode show notes on Medscape (https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/982426). The topics and discussions are planned, produced, and reviewed independently of advertisers. This podcast is intended only for US healthcare professionals.

    Resources

    Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis: Present Understanding and Future Options https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9584113/

    Predicting Prognosis in Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21319590/

    Trial of a Preferential Phosphodiesterase 4B Inhibitor for Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35569036/

    Inhaled Treprostinil and Forced Vital Capacity in Patients With Interstitial Lung Disease and Associated Pulmonary Hypertension: A Post-hoc Analysis of the INCREASE Study https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34214475/

    Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation https://www.pulmonaryfibrosis.org/

    Predictors of Progression in Systemic Sclerosis Patients With Interstitial Lung Disease https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32079645/

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    23 mins
  • S2 Episode 1: Considerations Around Supplemental Oxygen for Patients With IPF
    Jun 20 2024

    Dr Jeffrey Swigris and Susan Jacobs discuss considerations around supplemental oxygen for patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.

    Relevant disclosures can be found with the episode show notes on Medscape https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/999858. The topics and discussions are planned, produced, and reviewed independently of advertisers. This podcast is intended only for US healthcare professionals.

    Resources

    Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF) https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/301226-overview

    Summary for Clinicians: Clinical Practice Guideline on Home Oxygen Therapy for Adults With Chronic Lung Disease https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33857391/

    Interstitial Lung Disease: Pathophysiology and Genetic Predisposition https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/408750

    The Role of Pulmonary Rehabilitation in Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis: An Overview of Systematic Reviews https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38127914/

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    27 mins
  • S2 Episode 2: How to Integrate Palliative Care into IPF Treatment Plans
    Jun 20 2024

    Drs Jeffrey Swigris and Anna Gersten discuss the importance of discussing palliative care with patients and integrating it into IPF treatment plans.

    Relevant disclosures can be found with the episode show notes on Medscape https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/999859. The topics and discussions are planned, produced, and reviewed independently of advertisers. This podcast is intended only for US healthcare professionals.

    Resources

    Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF) https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/301226-overview

    Provider Perspectives on and Access to Palliative Care for Patients With Interstitial Lung Disease https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35305969/

    Interstitial Lung Disease https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/408750

    The Role of Pulmonary Rehabilitation in Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis: An Overview of Systematic Reviews https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38127914/

    Antifibrotic Therapy for Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis: Time to Treat https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31492155/

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    29 mins