Notes in 02_Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis

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Published	02/10/2024	{{c1::Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF)}} is {{c2::a clinical term used to describe an interstitial/restrictive lung disease that occurs without a k…
Published	02/10/2024	Presentation of {{c2::Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis}} {{c1::Typically 60-70 years old and more common in men}} {{c1::Chronic breathlessness and cough}…
Published	02/10/2024	Signs of Interstitial Lung Diseases {{c1::Dyspnoea on exertion}} {{c1::Reduced lung compliance}} {{c1::Spirometry: Low FEV1 and Low FVC}} {{c1::Hypoin…
Published	02/10/2024	Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is associated with increased risk of {{c1::lung cancer}} as a result of the occurrence of dysplastic epitheli…
Published	02/10/2024	Diagnosis of Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis {{c1::Spirometry (shows restrictive picture i.e. Low FEV1 and Low FVC)}} {{c1::High resolution CT scan (HRC…
Published	02/10/2024	CT scan of {{c2::Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis}} shows {{c1::ground glass appearance}} and {{c1::honeycombing}}
Published	02/10/2024	Treatment of Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis {{c1::Supportive (e.g. oxygen, rehab, smoking cessation)}} {{c1::Oral anti-fibrotics (e.g. Pirfenidone and …
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