Learn about Familial Pulmonary Fibrosis
Familial pulmonary fibrosis (FPF) is when multiple members of a family have a diagnosis of pulmonary fibrosis including idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). Therefore, unaffected members of the family may be at increased risk for developing symptoms of pulmonary fibrosis.
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Clinical Trials: Familial Pulmonary Fibrosis Study
 National Jewish Health has teamed with Duke University and Vanderbilt University to investigate inherited genetic factors that play a role in the development of familial pulmonary fibrosis.
This research seeks to identify a group of genes that predispose individuals to develop pulmonary fibrosis.
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How FPF is Inherited
 FPF is considered a complex disease. This means a combination of genetic predisposition and environmental triggers contribute to an individual developing pulmonary fibrosis.
A board certified genetic counselor is available to discuss your personal genetic risks regarding FPF with you.
Learn more about the genetics of FPF and the genetic counseling process.
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Therapies for Pulmonary Fibrosis
While there is no cure for pulmonary fibrosis, there are some therapiesthat may help manage the complications of the disease.
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