Interstitial Pulmonary Fibrosis

Also written as IPF.

27. (E) In locomotive repair shops, the workers are exposed to asbestos from the brake linings. on x­ray examination\nasbestos exposure causes diffuse interstitial pulmonary fibrosis that is slowly evolving and characterized by linear or\nirregular opacities of the lung.

What our notes say

• 27. (E) In locomotive repair shops, the workers are exposed to asbestos from the brake linings. on x­ray examination\nasbestos exposure causes diffuse interstitial pulmonary fibrosis that is slowly evolving and characterized by linear or\nirregular opacities of the lung. (3 - Summary and MCQs)
• Clubbing of the digits may\nbe an ­indication of interstitial pulmonary fibrosis, and (Harrisons Cardiovascular Medicine 2nd Edition 2)
• Often these\nfor PAH and may be given intravenously, subcutane- patients have coexistent interstitial pulmonary fibrosis\nously, or via inhalation. (Harrisons Cardiovascular Medicine 2nd Edition 2)
• Diffuse interstitial pulmonary fibrosis with irregular Or linear opacities (3 - Summary and MCQs)

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