What is the life expectancy of a patient diagnosed with progressive idiopathic pulmonary fibro-sis?

a. Less than 2 years
b. Less than 4 years
c. Less than 6 years
d. Less than 7 years


ANS: B
Most patients die of progressive fibrotic lung disease within 4 years of diagnosis.

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