A Real-World Prognosis in Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis: A Special Reference to the Role of Antifibrotic Agents for the Elderly
Background: Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is the most common and severe form of idiopathic interstitial pneumonia, and its prevalence increases with age. In the era of pre-antifibrotic agents, the median survival time of Japanese patients with IPF is 35 months, with a 5-year survival rate in w...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2023-05-01
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Series: | Journal of Clinical Medicine |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/12/10/3564 |