Pneumology: What are the last consequences of IPF?

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What are the last consequences of IPF?

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Major cause of death is respiratory failure 70%.
Other causes include PE, lung cancer, cardio-vascular events (elderly)
Respiratory failure needs mechanical ventilator (may occur due to infection or acute exacerbation), but usually since high mortality we don't ventilate.

Pneumology

What are the last consequences of IPF?

Major cause of death is respiratory failure 70%. Other causes include PE, lung cancer, cardio-vascular events (elderly) Respiratory failure needs mechanical ventilator (may occur due to infection or acute exacerbation), but usually since high mortality we don't ventilate.

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