Janet Pope, MD, MPH

Panelists discuss how progressive pulmonary fibrosis (PPF) and idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), though distinct in etiology, share a common trajectory of irreversible lung scarring and functional decline—highlighting the importance of recognizing progressive phenotypes across interstitial lung diseases to guide timely diagnosis, personalized treatment, and improved patient outcomes.

Panelists discuss how idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), a progressive and often fatal interstitial lung disease, presents significant clinical challenges due to its variable trajectory, limited treatment options, and poor prognosis—underscoring the importance of early diagnosis and specialized care and the need for therapies that can more effectively alter disease progression.