Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF)

Risk Factors:

- Age over 50

- Male

- History smoking

- Environmental exposures to metals or dusts

- Family history

Signs and Symptoms:

- Progressive shortness of breath

- Chronic day hacking cough

- Fingertip clubbing

Treatment Interventions:

- Pulmonary rehab and oxygen with supervised exercise

- Nutrition

- Stress management

- Smoking cessation