The lesser-known condition that causes breathing problems as expert warns 'see GP'
dailyrecord.co.ukIdiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, often shortened to IPF, is a terminal health condition which causes scarring on the lungs and breathing to become increasingly difficult.It's a devastating disease affecting around 70,000 people in the UK each year, according to Action for Pulmonary Fibrosis.
Sadly, there is no cure and while treatments can help, they can only delay its progression. In addition to there being no cure, it's also not clear what causes the condition.
Idiopathic means that the cause is unknown, and, according to the NHS, it usually affects people who are around 70 to 75 years old, being rare among under 50s.Katie Price's mum, Amy, was diagnosed with the condition in 2017 and continues her ongoing health battle.
However, IPF is a condition that people know very little about. In a bid to raise awareness of IPF, we spoke to Action for Pulmonary Fibrosis (AFPF) to talk about the warning signs, the symptoms, treatment options and what palliative care actually means - and why people say they wish it was cancer.Pauline Baird, support line coordinator for AFPF, told the Daily Record that people who experience breathlessness should see the GP straight away.
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