Article
[Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis--Pathogenesis and therapeutic concepts].
Therapeutische Umschau. Revue therapeutique - 1 Jan 2016
Hostettler Katrin
Abstract excerpt
Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is the most common form of idiopathic interstitial pneumonias (IIP). It is characterized by progressive destruction of the normal lung architecture, finally leading to death. The pathogenesis of IPF is not completely understood but a complex interplay between environmental factors, such as smoking or viral infections, and genetic predisposition seems to be an important...
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