Possible causes of IPF

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In cases of IPF some known causes include:

• Exposure to metal or wood dust, gases or fumes
• Sarcoidosis
• Some medications
• Diseases of connective tissue, including rheumatoid arthritis and systemic sclerosis

Some risk factors associated with IPF include:

• Cigarette smoking
• Viral infection
• Radiation
• More rarely, there is sometimes a familial link with IPF