Interstitial Lung Disease
Interstitial lung disease is a group of more than 200 lung diseases that inflame and scar the lungs, making it difficult to breathe and get enough oxygen. The most common type is idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. Most interstitial lung diseases are permanent and often get worse over time. The speed of the damage can be slow […]
Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a type of lung disease that results in scarring (fibrosis) of the lungs for an unknown reason. Over time, the scarring gets worst and it becomes hard to take in a deep breath and the lungs cannot take in enough oxygen. IPF is a form of interstitial lung disease, primarily […]
