Abstract
Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis is characterized by progressive fibrosis of the lung and poor prognosis. This is the case report of a patient with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis that highlights many of the controversies inherent in the diagnosis and treatment of this disease.
MeSH terms
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Acute Disease
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Aged
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Bronchitis / etiology
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Disease Progression
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Dyspnea / etiology
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Humans
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Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis / complications
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Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis / diagnosis*
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Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis / diagnostic imaging
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Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis / therapy*
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Immunosuppressive Agents / therapeutic use*
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Male
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Oxygen / administration & dosage*
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Prognosis
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Tomography, X-Ray Computed
Substances
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Immunosuppressive Agents
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Oxygen