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Is it rare to suffer from idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (ipf)?
6 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Yes: The estimated incidence is between 14.6 and 42.7 cases per 100, 000 using a broad definition. So, not a common disease, but not so rare that it isn't studied.
Answered 1/30/2015
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Yes: Ipf is a relatively rare disorder, particularly if the diagnosis has been confirmed. There is a lot of support online, including the pulmonary fibrosis foundation. Look it up!
Answered 1/1/2023
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Not rare: IPF isn't rare but it's not as common as other lung diseases like asthma and COPD.
Answered 6/14/2017
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