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Diagnosed With Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis. How Do We Contract This Disease?
I have IPF. I have been healthy all my life, but about six months ago I started having shortness of breath and went through multiple tests for my heart and finally I was given the diagnosis after a lung biopsy. How does this disease come on so sudden?
Mon, 26 Mar 2018
Hello,
In most of the cases of IPF (idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis), the cause is unknown and it is the reason, it is termed as idiopathic. Most common theories are
1. Age-related pulmonary changes
2. Family history (genetic build up)
3. Exposure to smoke (either cigarettes or workplace). Treatment remains the same irrespective of the cause. So better not to think too much about cause and focus more on treatment.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Kaushal Bhavsar
In most of the cases of IPF (idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis), the cause is unknown and it is the reason, it is termed as idiopathic. Most common theories are
1. Age-related pulmonary changes
2. Family history (genetic build up)
3. Exposure to smoke (either cigarettes or workplace). Treatment remains the same irrespective of the cause. So better not to think too much about cause and focus more on treatment.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Kaushal Bhavsar
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