Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis

TJ Gross, GW Hunninghake - New England Journal of Medicine, 2001 - Mass Medical Soc
TJ Gross, GW Hunninghake
New England Journal of Medicine, 2001Mass Medical Soc
Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis is characterized by radiographically evident interstitial
infiltrates predominantly affecting the lung bases and by progressive dyspnea and
worsening of pulmonary function. No therapy has been clearly shown to prolong survival. 1
The current strict definition of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis provides a new focus for basic
and clinical research that will improve insight into the pathogenesis of this disorder and
stimulate the development of novel therapies. Definition Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, also …
Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis is characterized by radiographically evident interstitial infiltrates predominantly affecting the lung bases and by progressive dyspnea and worsening of pulmonary function. No therapy has been clearly shown to prolong survival.1 The current strict definition of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis provides a new focus for basic and clinical research that will improve insight into the pathogenesis of this disorder and stimulate the development of novel therapies.
Definition
Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, also known as cryptogenic fibrosing alveolitis, is one of a family of idiopathic pneumonias sharing the clinical features of shortness of breath, radiographically evident diffuse pulmonary infiltrates, and varying . . .
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