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Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
Disease overview
Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis is a disease of unknown etiology characterized by diffuse alveolitis and alveolar structural disorganization, ultimately leading to pulmonary interstitial fibrosis.
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Detailed description
Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis is a disease of unknown etiology characterized by diffuse alveolitis and alveolar structural disorganization, ultimately leading to pulmonary interstitial fibrosis.
This disease is common in elderly individuals over 50 years old, with progressive dyspnea and cough as the main symptoms.
Disease information
Disease name
Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
English name
Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
Category
Internal Medicine
Subcategory
Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine
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Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine
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