Lab needs vary by patient, but a physician may monitor A1C, fasting glucose, cholesterol, triglycerides, liver enzymes, kidney function, thyroid markers, inflammatory markers, and nutrient status when appropriate
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Patients should be alert for warning signs of serious complications including: Severe, persistent abdominal pain (possibly radiating to the back or shoulder), which could indicate pancreatitis or gallbladder disease Persistent vomiting or inability to keep fluids down Yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice) Chest pain or persistent palpitations Additionally, cognitive and psychomotor impairment from cannabis may affect a patient's ability to adhere to medication schedules, monitor blood glucose appropriately, or recognise symptoms of hypoglycaemia or other complications
[8] The most common clinical features of IPF include the following: [3] [10] [11] Age over 50 years Dry, non-productive cough on exertion Progressive exertional dyspnea (shortness of breath with exercise) Dry, inspiratory bilateral basal crackles on auscultation (a crackling or popping sound in the lungs during inhalation)