Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis

Abstract

Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is an uncommon and fatal lung disease that causes the lung tissue to become progressively stiff and scarred. It is a type of interstitial lung disease that radiographers might encounter on the job. Chest radiography and high-resolution computed tomography of the lungs are necessary for diagnosing and treating IPF. This article describes the suspected causes and usual progression of IPF, diagnostic techniques, treatments, and prognosis.