Diagnosis and management of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
Vijay Joshi, Zaneeta Nagji
Abstract
Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a form of idiopathic interstitial pneumonia that currently carries a poor prognosis and remains incurable, though antifibrotic therapy can slow disease progression. This article provides an overview of its diagnosis, treatment and the management of co‐morbidities.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineIdiopathic pulmonary fibrosisIntensive care medicineInterstitial pneumoniaIdiopathic interstitial pneumoniaPulmonary fibrosisDiseasePirfenidonePulmonary diseasePneumoniaUsual interstitial pneumoniaInternal medicineFibrosisLungInterstitial Lung Diseases and Idiopathic Pulmonary FibrosisSarcoidosis and Beryllium Toxicity ResearchPulmonary Hypertension Research and Treatments