Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis: The Simple Facts
This video looks at the facts regarding symptoms, causes and risks with IPF.
Coughing and shortness of breath are the only symptoms found in people with Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF). IPF is a progressive disease caused by scarring of lung tissue. It is idiopathic since the disease is due to an unknown cause. Risks include genetics and environmental factors such as cigarette smoking. These and other topics are presented in the video below.
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