Now we know: chronic exposure to air pollutants is a risk factor for the development of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis

Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is the most common and most severe form of idiopathic interstitial pneumonia, characterised by progressive deterioration of respiratory function, few treatment options and poor outcomes [1]. New evidence from the UK Biobank for the role of long-term exposure to NO2, NOx and fine particulate matter (PM2.5), and their interaction with genetic susceptibility in the development of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis http://bit.ly/3V3iJdM