The most common symptoms of pulmonary fibrosis are dry, persistent cough, shortness of breath, and fatigue. It’s often a “progressive” disease, which means that it worsens over time. As PF progresses, patients may become breathless while taking part in everyday activities, such as showering, getting dressed, speaking on the phone, or even eating. | Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation

Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, also known as IPF, is a chronic, progressive lung disease that causes scarring in the lung tissue. Although idiopathic means of unknown cause, there are several known risk factors for IPF. Pulmonologist Dr. Ayodeji Adegunsoye of University of Chicago Medicine, a PFF Care Center site, describes these risk factors as: 🔹 Genetics 🔹 Environmental exposures 🔹 Viral exposures 🔹 Gastroesophageal reflux | Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation