Is Pulmonary Fibrosis the same as Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis?

In this video we attempt to answer a number of questions relevant for patients diagnosed with Pulmonary Fibrosis and Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis IPF. These questions cover a wide variety of topics including oxygen content, treatments and symptoms. Please let us know if you have any comments or better answers to some of these common and difficult questions.

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This video was made by Tristan Richardson & Anuj Patel in collaboration with the McMaster Demystifying Medicine Program

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