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3. Continue to observe with close follow-up
Although he has increasing shortness of breath it is unclear at this time if this is due to his interstitial lung disease. His pulmonary function tests are not worse although there has been progression of his disease at his lung bases on CT scan. Furthermore, interpretation of his lung biopsy is not totally clear.
It was decided to await the biopsy and have the patient return in about a month. His biopsy was reviewed and thought compatible with nonspecific interstitial pneumonitis. He returned a month later in February 2018 reporting increasing shortness of breath.
What should be done at this time? (Click on the correct answer to proceed to the fourth of five pages)