Pulmonary fibrosis - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
WEBFeb 15, 2024 · Pulmonary fibrosis with no known cause is called idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. Many people with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis also may have gastroesophageal reflux disease, also called GERD. This condition occurs when acid from the stomach flows back into the esophagus.
Pulmonary Fibrosis - Cleveland Clinic
WEBWhat is idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis? Idiopathic is a term providers use when they can’t determine what caused a condition. Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis is the most common type of interstitial lung disease.
Targeting Alveolar Repair in Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
WEBMar 30, 2021 · Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a fatal interstitial lung disease with limited therapeutic options. Current evidence suggests that IPF may be initiated by repeated epithelial injuries in the distal lung, which are followed by abnormal wound healing responses that occur because of intrinsic and extrinsic factors.
Alveolar Epithelial Type II Cells as Drivers of Lung Fibrosis in ...
WEBMar 25, 2020 · Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF) is a chronic, progressive scarring of the lungs that causes significant healthcare burden due to high morbidity and mortality [1, 2, 3]. It is the most common form of idiopathic interstitial pneumonia and exhibits the most severe manifestations carrying the poorest clinical outcomes [4, 5, 6].
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.
Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis: An Update on Pathogenesis
WEBJan 19, 2022 · Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a progressive, lethal fibrotic lung disease that occurs primarily in middle-aged and elderly adults. It is a major cause of morbidity and mortality. With an increase in life expectancy, the economic burden of IPF is expected to continuously rise in the near future.
Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis: Causes, Signs, Treatment
WEBJun 7, 2023 · Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis is a severe, chronic lung disease. It involves lung inflammation and/or scarring of your lungs' alveoli, or air sacs. The scarring causes stiffness in your lungs. This affects their ability to absorb oxygen from the air, making breathing difficult. The causes of this illness are not fully known.
Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis: Diagnosis and Treatment
WEBIdiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (or cryptogenic fibrosing alveolitis) (IPF or CFA) is one of several idiopathic interstitial pneumonias. IPF is now recognized as a distinct clinical disorder.
Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis - NHS
WEBCauses of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. In people with IPF, the tiny air sacs in the lungs (alveoli) become damaged and increasingly scarred. This causes the lungs to become stiff and makes it difficult for oxygen to get into the blood. The reason this happens is not clear. Idiopathic means the cause is unknown.
Pulmonary Fibrosis, including Idiopathic (IPF): Symptoms
WEBAug 6, 2023 · Pulmonary fibrosis is a serious lung disease where the tiny air sacs of the lungs (the alveoli) and the lung tissue next to the alveoli become damaged and scarred, resulting in lung fibrosis. The main symptom is shortness of breath that …