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1. can pulmonary fibrosis be cured? 2. what can be the life expectancy of patient with pulmonary fibrosis?

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) can't be cured. The median survival of IPF has been reported to range from two to five years.

Answered 8/5/2022

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