pulmonary disorders
Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
Symptoms and Signs of Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
Symptoms and signs of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis typically develop over 6 months to several years and include dyspnea on exertion and nonproductive cough. Constitutional symptoms, such as low-grade fever and myalgias, are uncommon. The classic sign of IPF is fine, dry, inspiratory crackles (Velcro crackles) at both bases. Clubbing is present in about 50% of cases. The remainder of the examination is normal until disease is advanced, at which time signs of Pulmonary Hypertension and 