Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, also known as IPF, is a chronic, progressive lung disease that causes scarring in the lung tissue. Although idiopathic means of unknown cause, there are several known risk factors for IPF.
Pulmonologist Dr. Ayodeji Adegunsoye of University of Chicago Medicine, a PFF Care Center site, describes these risk factors as:
● Genetics
● Environmental exposures
● Viral exposures
● Gastroesophageal reflux
Learn more about the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments for IPF.
The Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation (PFF) offers essential programs and resources for people with pulmonary fibrosis. The mission of the PFF is to mobilize people and resources to provide access to high quality care and to lead research for a cure so that people with PF will lead longer, healthier lives.
For more information, visit pulmonaryfibrosis.org.
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