Pulmonary Fibrosis News Columnist and Forum Moderator Charlene Marshall reads an article summarizing a database study out of West Virginia University, examining the effects and risks of COVID-19 on IPF patients. The study compared non-IPF and IPF patients,  with the latter patient population experiencing poorer outcomes, critical care need and higher hospitalization rates. Therefore, IPF patients are urged to continue being cautious and take precautions about COVID-19.

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Serious Mortality, Ventilation Risk Seen in IPF Patients With COVID-19

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