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What is the new drug for hypersensitivity pneumonitis?

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While antigen avoidance remains the cornerstone of treatment, a significant advancement for patients with chronic fibrotic hypersensitivity pneumonitis (HP) is the use of the antifibrotic medication nintedanib. This development marks an important shift from primarily using immunosuppressants, offering a targeted approach to slow down lung scarring associated with progressive fibrosis.