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April 10, 2026Open Access

Post-progression treatment patterns in systemic autoimmune rheumatic disease-associated interstitial lung disease: insights from a US retrospective, observational study

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This research aims to explore treatment patterns in patients with systemic autoimmune rheumatic disease-associated interstitial lung disease (SARD-ILD) after disease progression.
Retrospective observational study design
Analysis of post-progression treatment strategies
Focus on corticosteroids, DMARDs, and antifibrotics
High reliance on corticosteroids post-progression
Limited use of DMARDs and antifibrotics observed
Indicates a gap in treatment practices versus optimal management guidelines

Abstract

The high use of corticosteroids and limited use of DMARDs and antifibrotics post-progression in this descriptive study implies a significant gap between current practice and optimal management of patients with SARD-ILD.

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Joseph Yang

Katy Sadowski

Akshay Kharat

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BMJ Open

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University of Alabama at Birmingham

Boehringer Ingelheim (United States)

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Post-progression treatment patterns in systemic autoimmune rheumatic disease-associated interstitial lung disease: insights from a US retrospective, observational study

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