Tag: IPF
Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a devastating interstitial lung disease that has no cure. The term fibrosis refers to scarring, in IPF particularly the scarring of the lungs. The scarring causes irreversible destruction and progressive decline of the lungs. When the tissue thickens, the lungs cannot properly exchange oxygen.
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Cough in Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
Nursing Literature Reviews
Table of Contents Introduction Review of Evidence Article 1 Article 2 Article 3 Conclusion and Recommendations References A...
Last modified: 21st May 2020
Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis: Causes, Risk Factors and Treatment
Nursing Essays
Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis Sally Sanchez Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine Abstract Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a respiratory disease that is rare and, effects 13 to 20 per 10...
Last modified: 14th May 2020
Combined Pulmonary Fibrosis and Emphysema (CPFE)
Nursing Essays
Ong Wei Jun Dan The Causes, Consequences and Differences Between Pulmonary Fibrosis or Emphysema Alone Abstract Combined pulmonary fibrosis and emphysema (CPFE) is a complicated disease and untrea...
Last modified: 11th Feb 2020
Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis: An Overview
Nursing Essays
Jennifer Beardsley Abstract Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a devastating interstitial lung disease that has no cure. The term fibrosis refers to scarring, in IPF particularly the scarring o...
Last modified: 11th Feb 2020
