Idiopathic Interstitial Pneumonia (IPF)

Idiopathic Interstitial Pneumonia, also known as hamman-rich syndrome, is related to acute interstitial pneumonia and interstitial pneumonitis, desquamative, familial, and has symptoms including coughing, hemoptysis and snoring. An important gene associated with Idiopathic Interstitial Pneumonia is MUC5B (Mucin 5B, Oligomeric Mucus/Gel-Forming), and among its related pathways/superpathways are Infectious disease and Metabolism of proteins. The drugs Canrenoic acid and Spironolactone have been mentioned in the context of this disorder. Affiliated tissues include lung and bone marrow, and related phenotypes are homeostasis/metabolism and immune system