Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis

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Authors

Fernando J. Martínez · Cornell University

Abstract

Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis appears to be increasing in incidence. It requires early recognition and intervention with supportive care and pharmacologic agents to forestall its progression. Lung transplantation may be curative.

Topics & Keywords

Interstitial Lung Diseases and Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis Transplantation: Methods and Outcomes Medical Imaging and Pathology Studies

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: New England Journal of Medicine

Volume 378, Issue 19, pp. 1811-1823

DOI: 10.1056/nejmra1705751

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