Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis treatment: Combined pirfenidone + acetylcysteine vs N-acetylcysteine in monotherapy

C. Vitale, M. Lanza, G. Calabrese, G. Caccavo, M. D'Amato, A. A. Stanziola (Naples, Italy)

Source: International Congress 2014 – Clinical management of interstitial lung diseases and vasculitis
Session: Clinical management of interstitial lung diseases and vasculitis
Session type: Poster Discussion
Number: 4502
Disease area: Interstitial lung diseases

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