Catherine Grossman

Dr. Catherine Grossman


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Academic Career Length

9Years (2018-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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8 March 2021 in The Clinical Teacher
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CGCatherine Grossman
Catherine Grossman
MLMegan Lemay
Megan Lemay
LKLe Kang
Le Kang
EBElizabeth Byland
Elizabeth Byland
AAAaron D Anderson
Aaron D Anderson
SSSally A Santen
Sally A Santen

1 January 2018 in Heart & Lung
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ARAudrey R. Roberson
Audrey R. Roberson
ASAngela Starkweather
Angela Starkweather
CGCatherine Grossman
Catherine Grossman
EAEdmund Acevedo
Edmund Acevedo
JSJeanne Salyer
Jeanne Salyer

17 February 2025 in Journal of Clinical Medicine
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JMJon B Mullholand
Jon B Mullholand
CGCatherine Grossman
Catherine Grossman
APApostolos Perelas
Apostolos Perelas
Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a relatively common progressive fibrotic interstitial lung disease associated with significant morbidity and mortality. The available medications for IPF only slow down the disease process, with lung transplantation the only option for a cure. Non-pharmacological therapies are significant adjuncts that can improve symptom burden and quality of life with minimal or no side effects. Supplemental oxygen can improve exercise capacity and the sensation of dyspnea in a significant portion of patients with resting or exertional hypoxemia and has been supported by several professional societies. Pulmonary rehabilitation is a comprehensive program that includes education and therapeutic exercises to improve patient stamina and strength. It is one of the few interventions that have been shown to produce a meaningful increase in a patient’s exercise capacity, but its wide adoption is limited by availability, especially in rural areas. Sleep optimization with supplemental oxygen and positive airway pressure therapy should actively be investigated for all patients diagnosed with IPF. Although gastroesophageal reflux control with non-pharmacological means is still controversial as an intervention to reduce the rate of lung function decline, it can help control reflux symptoms and improve cough intensity. IPF patients should be educated on the importance of balanced nutrition and the potential benefits of screening for lung transplantation. Palliative medicine can help with symptom control and should be considered for all patients regardless severity, but especially in those in the later stages of disease.

17 May 2022
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DBDana Burns
Dana Burns
CNCarla Nye
Carla Nye
CGCatherine Grossman
Catherine Grossman