Clinical course and management of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis

Abstract Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a progressive, fatal interstitial lung disease (ILD) with an unpredictable clinical course. Although IPF is rare, healthcare professionals should consider IPF as a potential cause of unexplained chronic dyspnea and/or cough in middle-aged/elderly patie...

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Main Authors: Caitlin Quinn, Amy Wisse, Stephenie T. Manns
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PAGEPress Publications 2019-12-01
Series:Multidisciplinary Respiratory Medicine
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40248-019-0197-0