Managing Polymyositis becomes more complex when chronic interstitial lung disease is present. This protocol is designed specifically for adults aged 18 years or older who carry both diagnoses.
The protocol involves immunosuppressive therapy — with corticosteroids forming part of the strategy. The complete agent selection, sequencing, and decision points for this specific combination of conditions are detailed in the full protocol.
DOI: 10.1093/rheumatology/keac115
Immunosuppression using steroids with or without a single DMARD (azathioprine, ciclosporin, tacrolimus, mycophenolate) is to be considered.
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