Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis: A Comprehensive Clinical Guide (Respiratory Medicine)

This book comprehensively guides our understanding of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), its disease pathogenesis, genetic underpinnings, diagnosis, and management. Since the first edition, many new developments have occurred in the understanding and management of this severe disease, revising our understanding of how it presents, manifests, and reacts to specific treatments. This second edition is fully updated with six new chapters by our team of international expert authors. New topics include classifying interstitial lung disease, pulmonary function tests in IPF, biomarkers, clinical phenotypes, mimics, and a discussion of clinical trials. Each chapter includes a summary of ongoing research and potential future directions. Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis: A Comprehensive Clinical Guide, Second Edition is an invaluable resource for clinicians who desire a deeper understanding of IPF to help their patients better.