Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis physical examination

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Physical Examination

Appearance of the patient

• Patients with pulmonary fibrosis usually appear tired and ill due to difficulty of breathing.