Small air sacs in the lungs where oxygen moves from the lungs into the blood.
An experiment done with human participants to test the safety and efficacy of treatment interventions, such as medicines or devices. Also called a clinical trial.
Short for "carbon monoxide diffusing capacity test." A test that uses carbon monoxide to measure how well it can move between the lungs and the blood.
Disease progression refers to how a disease progresses, or gets worse. Because IPF is a progressive disease, it will continue to get worse over time.
The formation of scar tissue.
The amount of air you can exhale in one second with force.
The amount of air you can exhale with force after you inhale as deeply as possible.
High-resolution computed tomography scan. A type of scan that makes detailed images of parts of the body, such as the lungs.
A disease that leaves permanent scarring in the lungs. The cause is unknown.
How well the lungs work.
A part of the body that is self contained and has a specific vital function. One example of an organ is the heart.
A measurement of how much oxygen is in the blood.
Tests that measure how well the lungs work.
A doctor who specializes in lungs and diseases of the lung.
A type of test that measures how much air moves in and out of the lungs.
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Advance notice of methodological changes for calendar year (CY) 2018 for Medicare Advantage (MA) capitation rates, Part C and Part D payment policies and 2018 call letter. https://www.cms.gov/Medicare/Health-Plans/MedicareAdvtgSpecRateStats/Downloads/Advance2018.pdf. Posted February 1, 2017. Accessed October 17, 2017.
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Advance notice of methodological changes for calendar year (CY) 2018 for Medicare Advantage (MA) capitation rates, Part C and Part D payment policies and 2018 call letter. https://www.cms.gov/Medicare/Health-Plans/MedicareAdvtgSpecRateStats/Downloads/Advance2018.pdf. Posted February 1, 2017. Accessed October 17, 2017.
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