A case of progressive lung fibrosis

Am J Med Sci. 2011 Jun;341(6):428-30. doi: 10.1097/MAJ.0b013e31821a9d52.

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.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Acute Disease
  • Aged
  • Bronchitis / etiology
  • Disease Progression
  • Dyspnea / etiology
  • Humans
  • Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis / complications
  • Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis / diagnosis*
  • Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis / diagnostic imaging
  • Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis / therapy*
  • Immunosuppressive Agents / therapeutic use*
  • Male
  • Oxygen / administration & dosage*
  • Prognosis
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed

Substances

  • Immunosuppressive Agents
  • Oxygen