Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis: a more common condition than you may think.
Br J Nurs
; 30(6): 359-366, 2021 Mar 25.
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Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a chronic, progressive incurable lung disease that affects a significant amount of people in the UK. Many health professionals have a limited understanding of IPF, which can result in a delayed diagnosis and inadequate care for individuals and their families. This article aims to provide an overview of IPF and help to enhance health professionals' understanding of the disease, thus contributing towards improving the care that IPF sufferers receive. This article provides a definition of IPF and explores its pathophysiology. It discusses the causes and risk factors for developing the condition, examines how IPF is diagnosed and details the treatment options available for IPF patients.
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MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Fibrosis Pulmonar Idiopática
Tipo de estudio:
Diagnostic_studies
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Etiology_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Límite:
Humans
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En
Revista:
Br J Nurs
Año:
2021
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Article
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Reino Unido