Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosisFrom our partner site on asthma, MyAsthmaCentral.com. Idiopathic diffuse interstitial pulmonary fibrosis; IPF; Pulmonary fibrosis; Cryptogenic fibrosing alveolitis; CFA; Fibrosing alveolitis; Usual interstitial pneumonitis; UIP Symptoms:
Signs and tests: advertisement In addition to a physical examination, your health care provider will take a careful history in order to exlude other similar diseases. Patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis have dry, Velcro-like breath sounds called crackles. Patients with advanced disease may have cyanosis (blueness around the mouth or in the fingernails due to low oxygen). Examination of the fingers and toes may reveal clubbing (abnormal enlargement of the fingernail bases). Tests that help diagnose idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis include the following:
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