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IDIOPATHIC PULMONARY FIBROSIS

Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis is the progressive parenchymal scarring & loss of pulmonary function due to unidentifiable cause of lung injury.

It is a specific form of chronic fibrosing interstitial pneumonia with the histopathologic characteristics of usual interstitial pneumonia.

Approximately 5% of patients are asymptomatic. Common signs and symptoms are exertional dyspnea, nonproductive cough, finger clubbing and bilateral inspiratory crackles.

Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis Drug Information

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Indication: Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis in adult.

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