A Team Approach to Managing IPF: Patient, Pulmonology, and Respiratory Therapy Perspectives [2026]

About This Course

This symposium focuses on multidisciplinary IPF patient management. A panel consisting of a pulmonologist, respiratory therapist, and an IPF patient discusses the importance of an accurate diagnosis, selection of pharmacotherapy, and the value of respiratory care plans.

Presenters

Michael P. Mohning, MD
Sheila B. Shearer, RRT, AE-C
Richard Goodrow

Seminar Objectives

• Describe identifying risk factors for IPF and characteristics of the disease course.
• Discuss the efficacy, safety, and tolerability of available pharmacotherapies for IPF and its comorbidities.
• Formulate comprehensive care plans to improve IPF patients’ symptoms and quality of life.
• Identify patient and caregiver needs from IPF diagnosis, to treatment, and through advanced stages.