A Comprehensive Guide to Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis

A Comprehensive Guide to Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis

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Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF) is a chronic and progressive lung disease characterized by scarring or fibrosis of the lungs. The cause of IPF is unknown, and hence it is called idiopathic. IPF affects about 5 million people worldwide, and its prevalence is higher among people above 50 years of age.

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