whats difference ipf and pf

[billl]

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the same lung disease but the difference is I believe:

ipf = idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, idiopathic meaning the cause is unknown.

pf - pulmonary fibrosis (cause can be determined)

BLF page on this:

blf.org.uk/Conditions/Detai...

[billl in reply to Hidden]

diamond answer . thank you . I know I got pf then

[Hidden in reply to billl]

Sorry to hear that but hope you will be receiving the best treatment possible.

Best wishes BC