Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis

Question 1

Pathophysiology of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis?

Answer 1

Unknown chronic progressive damage to lungs alveoli due to excess collagen + scar tissue build up.

Question 2

Risk factors of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis?

Answer 2

Old age
being male
Tobacco smoke

Question 3

Symptoms of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis?

Answer 3

Coughing
shortness of breath
cyanosis
Digital clubbing of nails
Loss of function in lungs

Question 4

Diagnosis of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis?

Answer 4

Chest X-ray:
- Show honeycomb appearance
- Thickening of intersitial walls

Spirometry:
- decrease Total lung capacity
- Decrease forced vital capacity
- Decreased forced expiratory volume