idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis

created [InstanceEdit:5687869] Jassal, Bijay, 2015-04-10
databaseName DOID
dbId 5687878
definition An idiopathic interstitial pneumonia which is a distinctive type of chronic fibrosing interstitial pneumonia with thick scarring in the lung creating a honeycomb appearance. The main symptoms start insidiously as shortness of breath on exertion, cough, and diminished stamina. Other common complaints include weight loss and fatigue. The level of oxygen in the blood decreases, and the skin may take on a bluish tinge (called cyanosis) and the ends of the fingers may become thick or club-shape. In most people, symptoms worsen over a period ranging from about 6 months to several years.
displayName idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
identifier 0050156
name
  • idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
referenceDatabase [ReferenceDatabase:1247631] DOID
schemaClass Disease
synonym
  • IDIOPATHIC PULMONARY FIBROSIS, FAMILIAL
  • FIBROCYSTIC PULMONARY DYSPLASIA
  • cryptogenic fibrosing alveolitis
url https://www.ebi.ac.uk/ols4/ontologies/doid/terms?obo_id=DOID:0050156
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