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Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis in adults: diagnosis and management

Clinical guideline [CG163] Published: 12 June 2013 Last updated: 23 May 2017

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  • Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
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  • Knowing the signs of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
  • Finding out what's wrong
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  • How quickly does idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis progress?
  • Easing your symptoms, including breathlessness and cough
  • Pulmonary rehabilitation
  • Drugs for treating idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
  • Lung transplantation
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  • Care at the end of life
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Sources of advice and support

Sources of advice and support

  • British Lung Foundation, 03000 030 555
    www.blf.org.uk

  • Pulmonary Fibrosis Trust, 0333 2020991
    www.pulmonaryfibrosistrust.org

  • Pulmonary Fibrosis Wales, 01633 411380
    www.pulmonaryfibrosiswales.co.uk

You can also go to NHS Choices (www.nhs.uk) for more information.

NICE is not responsible for the quality or accuracy of any information or advice provided by these organisations.

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