Overview
Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis is a type of idiopathic interstitial pneumonia of unknown origin that causes lung fibrosis and restrictive lung disease. It characteristically involves only the lung and has no extrapulmonary manifestations except clubbing.Signs and Symptoms
Dry cough, Exertional dyspnea, Malaise, Weight loss, Arthralgia, Finger clubbing, CyanosisCommon Causes
Idiopathic (unknown cause)Risk Factors
Older age group, Male gender, Genetics, Smoking, Occupational dust or fume exposureInvestigation Techniques
Full blood count, Arterial blood gases, C-reactive protein, Immunoglobulins, ANA rheumatoid factor, Chest X-ray, CT chest, Spirometry, Bronchoalveolar lavage, Lung biopsyTreatment and Prevention
Oxygen therapy, Pulmonary rehabilitation, Steroid therapy, Lung transplantation
