Understanding Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
IPF: What is it?
Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is an irreversible disease characterized by progressive loss of the ability of the lungs to effectively transport oxygen to the bloodstream due to scarring.1,2 With the advent of FDA-approved medicines and ongoing research there is new hope for people with IPF. The cause is unknown.2 Check out this infographic and take a short quiz about IPF.
Approximate Five-year survival rate3:
30%The most common symptoms of IPF are:
Shortness of breath2
Persistent dry, hacking cough2
Doctor can hear Velcro-like crackle in the lungs4
Median survival time from diagnosis1,5,6:
Years
in the United States have IPF1
IPF typically occurs in people
> 50Years Old7
It tends to affect
More Menthan women7
Test your knowledge on what you just learned in the quiz below:
1. One of the most common symptoms of IPF is2:
2. True or false? The median survival time of people with IPF is 6 years.1,5,6
3. Approximately how many people in the U.S. are living with IPF?1
4. True or False? IPF typically affects people over 50 years old.7
IPF: Misdiagnosis is Common
Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is an irreversible disease characterized by progressive loss of the ability of the lungs to effectively transport oxygen to the bloodstream due to scarring.1,2 IPF can share symptoms with other forms of respiratory and cardiovascular illness and is frequently misdiagnosed.8 Check out this infographic and take a short quiz about IPF and how commonly it is misdiagnosed.
than
50%
of people with IPF are initially misdiagnosed with other forms of respiratory or cardiovascular illness9
55% of people with IPF reported at least a 1-year delay between early symptoms and diagnosis with IPF9
A person may see multiple doctors and specialists before receiving a correct diagnosis of IPF9
IPF is difficult to diagnose because:
Lung fibrosis usually can't be seen on a regular chest X-ray10
Many other lung and heart diseases cause similar symptoms11
People with IPF often have other co-morbidities, including those that may affect their breathing11
Test your knowledge on what you just learned in the quiz below:
1. True or false? Lung fibrosis can usually be seen on a regular chest X-ray.10
2. How many people with IPF are initially misdiagnosed with other forms of respiratory or cardiovascular illness?9
3. True or false? Most people are correctly diagnosed with IPF at initial doctor’s visit.9
IPF: Diagnosis
Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is an irreversible disease characterized by progressive loss of the ability of the lungs to effectively transport oxygen to the bloodstream due to scarring.1,2 There is no cure for IPF, but quick diagnosis is a critical factor for disease management.12 Check out this infographic and take a short quiz about IPF and why quick diagnosis is so important.
2.2
years13
Compared to people receiving specialist care within a year of symptoms13...
There is no cure for IPF, but quick diagnosis is important for disease management.12
There are disease management options for people with IPF, including:
Pulmonary rehabilitation11
Lifestyle modifications (e.g., quit smoking)11
Oxygen therapy11
Lung transplantation11
Medications2
Ask your doctor for more information on these disease management options.
Test your knowledge on what you just learned in the quiz below:
1. What is the median delay in access to specialist care in people with IPF?13
2. Which of the following is not a recognized disease management option for people with IPF?2,11
3. True or false? Quick diagnosis is important for disease management.12
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