Low-dose oral interferon α possibly retards the progression of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis and alleviates associated cough in some patients

Thorax. 2011 May;66(5):446-7. doi: 10.1136/thx.2010.135947. Epub 2010 Sep 13.
No abstract available

Publication types

  • Clinical Trial
  • Letter
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Administration, Oral
  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Cough / drug therapy*
  • Disease Progression
  • Drug Administration Schedule
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis / complications
  • Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis / drug therapy*
  • Interferon-alpha / administration & dosage*
  • Middle Aged

Substances

  • Interferon-alpha