Causes of Pulmonary Fibrosis in the Elderly
Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is the most common and most lethal type of idiopathic interstitial pneumonia. It is a chronic, aging-associated lung disease characterized by fibrotic foci and inflammatory infiltrates, with no cure and very limited therapeutic options. Although its etiology is un...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2018-07-01
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| Series: | Medical Sciences |
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| Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2076-3271/6/3/58 |