An earlier and more confident diagnosis of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis

A diagnosis of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) has serious implications for the affected individuals, who have a 50% likelihood of dying within 2−3 yrs, an outcome which is worse than many cancers. A swift and accurate diagnosis is imperative, especially as commencing treatment at a relatively e...

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Main Author: R.M. du Bois
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: European Respiratory Society 2012-06-01
Series:European Respiratory Review
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Online Access:http://err.ersjournals.com/content/21/124/141.full.pdf+html