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Is ofev (nintedanib) a good treatment drug for pulmonary fibrosis with afib? since its new, what are the statics on prognosis of life? older statics show 3-5 years. wondering what it is with ofev? thanks?
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Best is to consult a pulmonary physician, as degree of pulmonary fibrosis and subsequent effectiveness of nintedanib vary.
Answered 3/29/2022
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