Early pirfenidone treatment enhances lung function in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis patients  

作　　者：Jin-Wei Zhang 

机构地区：[1]Medical School,University of Exeter,Exeter EX44PS,United Kingdom

出　　处：《World Journal of Clinical Cases》2024年第28期6247-6249,共3页世界临床病例杂志

摘　　要：This editorial comments on the study by Lei et al investigating the efficacy of early treatment with pirfenidone on the lung function of patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis(IPF)published.This study evaluates the efficacy of early treatment with pirfenidone on lung function in patients with IPF.The early and advanced stages of IPF are defined,highlighting the drug's benefits.While prior research indicates pirfenidone's effectiveness in advanced IPF,this study focuses on its advantages in early stages.The study emphasizes the importance of computed tomography imaging alongside biochemical data and lung function tests for a comprehensive analysis of symptom relief.Results show that early intervention with pirfenidone significantly reduces disease progression and preserves lung function,underscoring its potential as a critical treatment strategy in early IPF.

关 键 词：Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis Pirfenidone Early intervention Pulmonary function Inflammatory markers 

分 类 号：R563[医药卫生—呼吸系统]