Fibrous Interstitial Pneumonia
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Fibrous Interstitial Pneumonia is a legacy term historically used to describe a group of chronic lung diseases characterized by fibrosis (scarring) of the lung interstitium. The modern preferred terminology falls under Idiopathic Interstitial Pneumonias (IIPs), particularly Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF) and other fibrosing interstitial lung diseases. These conditions involve progressive scarring of lung tissue, leading to impaired gas exchange and respiratory symptoms.
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