Is pulmonary fibrosis genetic?

In some casea: There are genetic forms of pulmonary fibrosis, familial pulmonary fibrosis, though most cases are though to be idiopathic (unknown causes), though considerable work is being done to identify genetic and other causes.

Some are: Some families have multiple members who develop pulmonary fibrosis although sporadic cases are more common. The exact genetic inheritance is unknown.

Small number of them: There is a genetic form of ipf. If more than one relative in your family has ild, then it may be beneficial to have a geneticist talk to you and your family prior to doing the test.