What is Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis?
Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a debilitating disease-marked by progressive scarring of the lungs-that gradually interferes with a person’s ability to breathe. IPF belongs to a family of approximately 200 related diseases, called interstitial lung diseases (ILDs), that have similar characteristics and can result in scarring. The lung scarring, a condition typical of these disorders, is referred to as pulmonary fibrosis (PF).
Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (PF) is a debilitating disease-marked by progressive scarring of the lungs-that gradually interferes with a person’s ability to breathe. Pulmonary Fibrosis belongs to a family of approximately 100 related diseases, called interstitial lung diseases (ILDs) that have similar characteristics and can result in scarring. The lung scarring, a condition typical of these disorders, is referred to as pulmonary fibrosis (PF).
