Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis is a type of chronic fibrosing interstitial pneumonia, of unknown
etiology, which is associated with a progressive decrease in pulmonary function and with …

Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis is defined as a chronic progressive fibrosing interstitial
pneumonia of unknown etiology. There are intrinsic and extrinsic risk factors that could favor …

Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a chronic lung condition of uncertain aetiology that
should be considered in the differential diagnosis of patients who experience …

Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a specific form of progressive, chronic fibrosing
interstitial lung disease occurring primarily in older adults and limited to the lungs. The …

Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a chronic, progressive, fibrosing interstitial pneumonia
of unknown cause, occurring in adults and limited to the lungs. In the past, treatment was …

Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) occurs predominantly in middle-aged and older adults
and accounts for 20% to 30% of interstitial lung diseases. It is usually progressive, resulting …

Although poorly understood, idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis is the most common of the
idiopathic interstitial lung diseases. Its etiology is unknown, but how this fibrotic process …

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 an important, and devastating, interstitial lung disease.
It has a median mortality of only 3 years, worse than many cancers, and its incidence …

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 …