ILD RISK FACTORS

IPF is rare in the younger population

Risk factors1:
IPF should be considered with unexplained chronic exertional dyspnea, cough, and/or bibasilar inspiratory crackles.



  • Male gender sign

    Male gender

  • Former or current smoker

    Former or current smoker

  • Greater than 60 years old

    >60 years old

Reference:
1. Raghu G et al. Am J Respir Crit Care Med. 2018;198(5):e44-e68.