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Diagnosing IPF: Key Tests, Time to Diagnosis, and Importance of Early Detection

Key Takeaways

  • IPF diagnosis relies on clinical evaluation, HRCT, and occasionally lung biopsy to identify usual interstitial pneumonia patterns.
  • The average time to IPF diagnosis can be delayed up to two years due to symptom overlap with other conditions.
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Toby Maher, MD, PhD, discusses how idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is diagnosed through specific imaging and tests, with an average diagnosis time that can delay effective treatment, emphasizing that early diagnosis is crucial for reducing disease severity and expanding available treatment options.

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