Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF) - WebMD
WEBNov 8, 2023 · Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a serious lung disease. When you breathe in, oxygen moves through tiny air sacs in your lungs and into your bloodstream. From there, it travels to...
Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis - Wikipedia
WEBIdiopathic pulmonary fibrosis ( IPF ), or (formerly [5]) fibrosing alveolitis, is a rare, progressive illness of the respiratory system, characterized by the thickening and stiffening of lung tissue, associated with the formation of scar tissue.
What Is Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis? - NHLBI, NIH
WEBJun 26, 2023 · Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a serious chronic (long term) disease that affects the tissue surrounding the air sacs, or alveoli, in the lungs. This condition develops when that lung tissue becomes thick and stiff for unknown reasons. Over time, these changes can cause permanent scarring in the lungs, called fibrosis, that …
Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis | Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation
WEBThere are more than 200 types of interstitial lung diseases (ILD), which are characterized by varied amounts of inflammation, scarring, or both, that damage the ability of the lung to absorb oxygen from the air. Pulmonary fibrosis (PF) means scarring of the lung and can be seen in many types of ILD. When a person is diagnosed with PF, sometimes ...
Pulmonary fibrosis - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
WEBFeb 15, 2024 · Pulmonary fibrosis Enlarge image. Pulmonary fibrosis is a lung disease that occurs when lung tissue becomes damaged and scarred. This thickened, stiff tissue makes it harder for the lungs to work properly. Pulmonary fibrosis worsens over time. Some people can stay stable for a long time, but the condition gets worse faster in others.
Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF) | American Lung Association
WEBIdiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is the most common type of pulmonary fibrosis. It is a disease that causes scarring (fibrosis) of the lungs. The word "idiopathic" means it has no known cause. Scarring causes stiffness in the lungs and makes it difficult to breathe.
Pulmonary fibrosis - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic
WEBFeb 15, 2024 · Also called pulmonary function tests, these are done to find out how well your lungs are working: Spirometry. In this test, you breathe out quickly and forcefully through a tube connected to a machine. The machine measures how much air the lungs can hold and how quickly air moves in and out of the lungs. Lung volume test.
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