title: Diagnosis of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis: Current issues.
abstract: Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) accounts for the majority of lung diseases classified as idiopathic interstitial pneumonia (IIP). It is considered to be lethal because prognosis is very poor and far worse than other types of IIP. An early and accurate diagnosis of IPF is critical. The diagnostic process is complex and requires a multidisciplinary approach involving a pulmonologist, radiologist and pathologist.
authors.affiliation: Department of Respiratory Medicine, Vallabhbhai Patel Chest Institute, University of Delhi, Delhi, India;
authors.forename: Rajendra
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Prasad
authors.affiliation: Department of Internal Medicine, Era Medical College, Lucknow, India.
authors.forename: Nikhil
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Gupta
authors.affiliation: Department of Respiratory Medicine, Vallabhbhai Patel Chest Institute, University of Delhi, Delhi, India;
authors.forename: Abhijeet
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Singh
authors.affiliation: Department of Respiratory Medicine, Vallabhbhai Patel Chest Institute, University of Delhi, Delhi, India;
authors.forename: Pawan
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Gupta
keywords: Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis; diagnosis; idiopathic interstitial pneumonia