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At the age of 61 just diagnosed with i.p.f. what is the average life expectancy if i do what drs.says?

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Read this: If it is true, please read further... Best wishes! http://www.Nhlbi.Nih.Gov/health/health-topics/topics/ipf/printall-index.Html.

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Answered 3/20/2013

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