Impact of IPF on Quality of Life and Financial Considerations

Key Takeaways

• IPF severely impacts quality of life, limiting daily activities due to progressive respiratory decline.
• Median survival for IPF patients is approximately 3 to 5 years post-diagnosis.
• The financial burden of IPF is significant, driven by hospitalizations, medication costs, and long-term oxygen therapy.
• High healthcare resource utilization includes frequent outpatient visits, hospital admissions, and potential lung transplantation.