What is idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis?

Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF) is a rare respiratory disease characterized by the deposition of connective or “scar” tissue in the lungs; basically, healthy lung tissue that is elastic tissue is replaced by rigid connective/ scar tissue, and this prevents proper lung expansion during respiratory movements and impairs respiratory exchanges by reducing blood oxygenation.

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What is idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis?

Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF) is a rare respiratory disease characterized by the deposition of connective or “scar” tissue in the lungs; basically, healthy lung tissue that is elastic tissue is replaced

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