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Cause of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis

What causes idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis?

Summary

Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis scars the lungs, and despite extensive investigation its cause remains unknown.

Source

Open, as listed by Wikipedia · Unsolved problems in medicine. Checked 29 Sep 2026.

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