Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is the most prevalent of the idiopathic interstitial
pneumonias and its incidence seems to be increasing [1–4]. IPF is generally considered to …

Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a specific type of fibrosing interstitial pneumonia of
unknown cause. It is usually chronic and progressive, tends to affect mainly adults over age …

Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a chronic fibrosing interstitial pneumonia characterized
by a poor response to therapy and a dismal prognosis. Historically, the fibrotic process in IPF …

Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a specific form of chronic interstitial lung pneumonia
associated with the histologic pattern of usual interstitial pneumonia (UIP). Although UIP is a …

Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is generally defined as a progressive, fibrosing
inflammatory disease of the lung parenchyma of unknown cause. It is characterized by …

IPF is one of the most common causes of ILD of unknown etiology. Although the
pathogenesis of IPF is not well understood, the clinical, radiographic, and physiologic …

Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is the most common of the idiopathic interstitial
pneumonias. Its signs and symptoms are relatively non-specific, and patients often present …

The clinical course of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is variable; however, the long-term
survival in IPF is poor. Prednisone has been the mainstay of therapy since its release for …

Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a chronic, progressive fibrosing interstitial pneumonia
of unknown cause that is limited to the lungs [1]. The disease is inevitably fatal, with an …

Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), also known as cryptogenic fibrosing alveolitis, is a
distinct form of interstitial lung disease of unknown etiology that is limited to the lung; it is …