Improving Early Recognition of ILD and the Management of IPF: Identifying and Diagnosing Interstitial Lung Disease
Medium: Online Presentation
Commerical Support: This activity is supported by an educational grant from Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Target Audience
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to:
- Recognize the signs and symptoms of and perform appropriate testing to diagnose ILD;
- Discuss the classification of ILD disorders;
- Provide referral to ILD centers for appropriate patients.
- 0.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
- 0.50 Participation
COURSE FACULTY
Professor of Medicine
Director, University of Chicago
Interstitial Lung Disease Program
Chair, Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation
Clinical Care Network Registry Ancillary Studies Committee
Chicago, IL
Professor of Medicine
Director, University of Michigan
Interstitial Lung Disease Program
Chair, Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation Clinical Care Network/
Registry Steering Committee
Ann Arbor, MI
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