How is idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis suspected in primary health care?

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René Faba B.
Clínica Indisa. Santiago
Ricardo Tobar H.
Clínica Indisa. Santiago
Valeska Glasinovic B.
Clínica Indisa. Red Salud Vitacura.Santiago
Javier Cerda C.
ospital Dipreca. Santiago

Abstract

Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a lung disease of nonspecific symptomatology. Progressive chronic cough and dyspnea in older smokers or ex-smokers are the most frequent symptoms and clinical features. Therefore, it is usual for the diagnosis to be late. Primary care constitutes the patient’s first contact with the health system. Therefore, it is necessary to deliver all possible information to physicians, nurses and physical therapists who care for adults with respiratory problems, since IPF will only be diagnosed if FPI is considered.

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Keywords.

Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, Cough, Dyspnea, Primary Care Health

Issue
Vol. 35 No. 4 (2019): Chilean clinical practice guidelines for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, 2019
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Artícules
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Faba B., R., Tobar H., R., Glasinovic B., V., & Cerda C., J. (2020). How is idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis suspected in primary health care?. Revista Chilena De Enfermedades Respiratorias, 35(4), 264–265. Retrieved from https://revchilenfermrespir.cl/index.php/RChER/article/view/853