Management Of Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis Pulmonary fibrosis is a chronic, progressive lung disorder characterized by scarring (fibrosis), thickening, hardening, and stiffening of the lung tissues. When the cause of the disease is unknown, it is termed “idiopathic.” Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is the most common form of idiopathic interstitial lung disease (ILD). It affects the connecting tissue in the lung and the alveoli (air sacs inside the lungs). There are more than 200 types of interstitial lung diseases, which affects the lung’s capacity to absorb oxygen from the air and transport them into the bloodstream effectively. This is due to varying degrees of scarring, inflammation, or both. The disease usually affects people between the ages of 50 and 70, it is rare in people under 50. Symptoms Of Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis : At the early stages of the disease, many people with IPF have no symptoms. The symptoms tend to develop gradually and get slowly over time. When the d...