When it is More
than a Cough
The prevalence of IPF is considered to be
14 - 42 per 100 000 worldwide1
Risk Factors of IPF
Several potential risk factors for developing IPF have been identified2
Cigarette
smoking Comorbidities Genetic
factors Environmental
exposures GERD Chronic viral
infections IPF
smoking Comorbidities Genetic
factors Environmental
exposures GERD Chronic viral
infections IPF
COMORBIDITIES
Comorbidities may have a negative impact on patient's quality of life3
Identification and management of comorbidities may improve
patient's
well-being and their quality of life4
Pulmonary
hypertension Lung
cancer Cardiovascular
and venous
thromboembolic
disease Emphysema GERD Comorbidities
associated
with IPF
hypertension Lung
cancer Cardiovascular
and venous
thromboembolic
disease Emphysema GERD Comorbidities
associated
with IPF