Background Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is the most common idiopathic interstitial
disease of the lung and has the worst prognosis of all such diseases, with a median survival …

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 the most common of the idiopathic interstitial
pneumonias, and poses significant clinical challenges. IPF diagnosis is based on clear-cut …

Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a chronic, progressive fibrosing lung disorder of
unknown aetiology whose diagnosis involves the careful exclusion of secondary causes for …

Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) remains the most common of the idiopathic interstitial
pneumonias and portends a poor prognosis. Significant strides have been made in the …

Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a specific type of fibrosing interstitial pneumonia of
unknown cause. It is usually chronic and progressive, tends to affect mainly adults over age …

Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is the most common of the idiopathic interstitial
pneumonias. Its signs and symptoms are relatively non-specific, and patients often present …

Background The different types of pulmonary fibrosis are a subgroup of the interstitial lung
diseases (ILDs). They are associated with a chronic and often progressive course. Methods …

Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a rare disease characterized by chronic, progressive,
and irreversible interstitial lung fibrosis of unknown cause [1, 2]. Main symptoms and signs …

BACKGROUND Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) differs substantially from other idiopathic
interstitial pneumonias regarding disease trajectory and the appropriate management …