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Inhibitory effect of pirfenidone on pulmonary fibrosis in patients with acute paraquat poisoning.
Am J Transl Res
November 2021
Department of Nephrology, Laiyang Central Hospital Yantai 265200, Shandong Province, China.
Article Synopsis
- This study examined the effectiveness of pirfenidone (PFD) in treating pulmonary fibrosis in patients who suffered from acute paraquat poisoning, comparing those treated with PFD to those who were not.
- Results showed that the PFD group had a significantly higher effective treatment rate and improved pulmonary function, as indicated by various medical metrics, compared to the NO-PFD group.
- The study concluded that PFD is a safe and effective option for enhancing treatment outcomes in these patients, improving both lung function and survival rates without substantial liver or kidney damage.